Hong Kong: Protester shot in police firing during clashes on China’s National Day

Riot police fired multiple rounds of tear gas in at least four locations across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory as protesters engaged in cat-and-mouse clashes that turned streets into battlefields.

Pro-democracy rallies hit Hong Kong on China's National Day — Riot police repeatedly fired tear gas in the Wong Tai Sin, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun areas as protesters hurled gasoline bombs, bricks and other objects in their direction. (AP Photo)

Fierce clashes between pro-democracy protesters and police broke out in multiple parts of Hong Kong on Tuesday in the most widespread violence challenging Chinese rule as its Communist Party celebrated its 70th year in power. Local media reported that police fired live bullets in the Tsuen Wan area, injuring a protester. There was no immediate comment from police.