One boatman was killed and an other received serious wounds on March 20 when they were fired on by a Japanese sentry near the Texas Olt Ca, whart in Pootung, Although the incident occurred about'S am. the two boatmen wi only brought to the Customs Jetty shortly after 2 pam. One of them was found dead, while the other one was immediately conveyed to the Lester Chinese Hospital ambulance, It was reported that the boat in which the two were travelling had been asked to halt by a Japanese sentry in the vicinity of the Texas Ca, wharf in Pootung, Th latter opened fire as the Chi failed to bring their boat to a stop.
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