The Archive · 1937

Bandits Open Fire on Boy

Angered at Alarm Raised by Proprietor's Son A2-yenrs old boy was seriously wounded on Feb. 8 when a gun man, angered at the alarm he raised, opened fire, the bullet striking him Ju the chest, The incident occurred at 6 pin. In Pootung, and the boy was conveyed to Shanghai for treats Altogether three robbers, two of whom were believed to be orme with pistols, "broke into an iron foundry at 61 Kno Mo Chao street, Loh Ka Tu district, Pootung. With one man maintaining a watch at the entrance. the other two entered the shop, holding up the proprietor and Several apprentices. Before the robbers could search tie. place, the proprietor's 12-year old son eried: "robbers, robbers!" Before decamp the gangsters opened fire, ser Ty wounding the boy'

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