Zhongli Police Officer Dies After Headshot, Leaves Behind Wife and Young Daughter

A 30-year-old police officer has died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head, four days after the incident occurred. The officer, identified by the surname Zhang, was found with the injury on July 3 at approximately 11:35 a.m. in his dormitory on the third floor of the Xingguo Police Station in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City. Colleagues heard the gunshot and immediately responded, rushing him to the hospital.

Despite intensive medical efforts, Zhang succumbed to his injuries on the morning of July 7, with his family consenting to the withdrawal of life support systems. He had been serving at the Xingguo Police Station since December 2016, accumulating nearly 10 years of service. Zhang was married and had a 3-year-old daughter. His performance reviews over the past five years were consistently rated as 'A' (excellent), and his work conduct was described as normal.

In response to the tragedy, the Zhongli Police Precinct expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of a dedicated officer. They have committed to providing ongoing support to Zhang's family to help with funeral arrangements and related matters. The precinct has also activated its employee care and psychological counseling mechanisms, arranging for professional therapists to support colleagues and help them manage their emotions, aiming to prevent future incidents.

Zhongli Police Precinct Chief Lin Ding-tai conveyed his profound sadness at losing a diligent officer and extended his deepest condolences to the family. He assured that the precinct would continue to stand by the family during this difficult time. Furthermore, the precinct pledged to comprehensively review its employee care and psychological support systems to foster a better working environment and safeguard the mental and physical well-being of all its officers.

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We are deeply saddened and reluctant to lose an officer who was serious and dedicated to his work.