China News Agency, New York, November 10th. The Chinese Consulate General in Chicago confirmed on the 10th local time that a Chinese student who had recently graduated from the University of Chicago was killed in a vicious armed robbery in the city on the 9th.
According to local police, at about 2 pm local time on the 9th, a 24-year-old man was robbed by a gunman in a block near the University of Chicago. The gunman shot his chest and drove away. The victim was taken to the hospital. Later died of injuries.
Currently, the suspect is still at large and the police are pursuing him.
On the 10th, the forensic medicine office in Cook County, where Chicago is located, stated that the victim in this case was Zheng Shaoxiong (transliteration), a graduate of the University of Chicago.
According to a statement issued by the University of Chicago, the school is in close contact with the Chicago Police Department and will cooperate with the police in investigating the case. At the same time, the school will strengthen its surrounding security inspections.
According to the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the Consulate General was deeply shocked and deplored by the Chinese classmate's tragic death, and expressed deep condolences and condolences to the families of the victims.
The consulate-general strongly condemns the brutal and criminal acts of indiscriminate killing of innocents, and requires relevant US parties to investigate and publicize the case as soon as possible, and take practical measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens, including Chinese students.
On the same day, the consulate general also reminded Chinese citizens in the consular district, including Chinese students, to pay close attention to the security situation in the place of residence, pay attention to timely understand the safety warning information issued by the local, avoid going to unsafe places, further raise risk awareness, strengthen safety precautions, and ensure one's own safety.
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