There was an incidence of a gunshot in Peng Chau Island after a neighbourhood called the police at the occupants for a noise complaint while having a barbecue and got drunk. Morever, when the police officers arrived at the scene for the investigation, the man who was known to be a Filipino grabbed one of the officer's neck and responded by firing 3 gunshots at him after several warnings. The police spoke man said that the gun firing was justified as the life of the officer was threatened.
Another man who is also a Filipino was later arrested and detained on suspicion of assault and obstruction of police officers while carrying out their jobs.
The wounded Filipino man and the two injured police officers were later carried away by helicopter to the hospital for treatment. The man is in critical condition.
Peng Chau is a small Island located off the northeastern coast of Lantau Island. It is known locally for its temples, fishing industry and seafood.
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