Running to Hungjao Road, Constantin then hailed a car into which Kott bleeding badly, was lifted. Upon arrival at Ste. Marie's Hospital, however, he was pronounced dead, having suffered greatly through loss of blood. As, soon as the shooting was reported uniformed police and detectives hur-Tied to the scene but could find no trace of the two constables' attackers.
Investigations conducted at the scene yesterday did not aid the police in their efforts to discover who fired the shots and ballistic experts were examining the bullet, which killed Kott, yesterday afternoon. The bullet, it is believed, was fired from a Japanese rifle but this would not necessarily prove that the shot was fired by a Japanese as there are numerous Japanese rifles in the hands of armed desperadoes in this area and guerilla bands.
Detectives were also trying to discover the line of flight of the bullets yesterday in order to discover the point from which they were fired. At 4 pin. yesterday these investigations had not been concluded and no statement was issued by the French police in connection with these enquiries.
Kott, a former hairdresser, had been a member of the French Police only about five months. A keen sportsman, he was popular in the local Russian community and was well-liked by his comrades. He leaves several relatives in Harbin,
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