The affair, in which more than 150 shots were fired, was precipitated when a shopkeeper gave the alarm as the robbers entered his establishment about 9.30 am. The Sanicipal Police responded to the alarm and, as the robbers fled along Avet Edward VII, the officers fired at them without apparent effect.
The gang made for the French Concession, two of them disappearing, whilst a third was driven into an alleyway. He stopped moment-tarily and fired three shots at the French police. Inspector Taulier ordered out the reserve unit and the posse surrounded the house in which the robber had taken refuge.
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