A shocking gun violence case erupted in Hualien’s Xincheng Township on the night of the 10th.
A man, enraged after his father chastised him for being irresponsible and having an unstable job, grabbed an unregistered hunting rifle and fired at his father’s leg.
The bullet pierced through the tibia, leaving his father lying in a pool of blood as emergency responders rushed to save his life.
The harrowing incident took place during a family gathering.
Witnesses recounted that the father, angered by his son’s inability to support his two children properly, lashed out at him with harsh words.
In a fit of uncontrollable rage, the son retrieved the firearm and fired a single shot at close range.
The terrified family members pinned him down until the police arrived, securing the weapon and placing him in handcuffs.
Authorities confirmed that the hunting rifle was not officially registered.
Investigators are now tracing its origins, as possession of such a weapon is strictly regulated under Taiwanese law.
The suspect claimed the gun belonged to a friend, left in his care, but law enforcement remains skeptical and is launching a deeper probe into potential illegal firearm distribution.
Medical teams from the Beipu Fire Department reported that the victim suffered a severe gunshot wound to the lower leg.
They applied a tourniquet before swiftly transporting him to Tzu Chi Hospital for emergency surgery.
Meanwhile, legal experts predict severe consequences for the shooter.
Under Taiwanese law, harming a direct blood relative carries heightened penalties, and with additional firearm-related charges, the suspect could face a lengthy prison sentence.
The shocking nature of this crime has reignited discussions on gun ownership in Taiwan.
While private firearm ownership is largely illegal, cases of unregistered weapons surfacing remain a concerning issue.
This incident raises the question—should Taiwan impose even stricter regulations and enforcement measures to prevent illegal firearms from entering society?.