Taipei Investigation Bureau investigator found dead at his office desk
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 60-year-old investigator from the Taipei Investigation Bureau was found dead in his office chair.
- He had been missing for a day, prompting colleagues to search for him.
- Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death, with no immediate signs of foul play.
A 60-year-old investigator from the Taipei Investigation Bureau was discovered deceased in his office chair on July 18, after being reported missing for a day. Colleagues found him unresponsive at his desk, exhibiting signs of rigor mortis.
The investigator, identified by the surname Jin, failed to return home on July 17, prompting his family to contact his colleagues for assistance in locating him. Upon searching his office, they found him seated, without vital signs. Emergency services were immediately notified.
Paramedics and police responded to the scene. They confirmed the investigator had no vital signs upon arrival and subsequently handed the case over to the police. Initial assessments by the police suggest no immediate signs of homicide.
The exact cause of death remains undetermined pending an autopsy and further investigation by prosecutors. The Taipei Investigation Bureau confirmed the incident but has remained low-profile, stating that the cause of death requires confirmation through the autopsy.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.