HK assistant police commissioner jumps to death ( 2003-11-11 09:35) (China Daily HK Edition)
Hong Kong: Cheung Chi-sum, an assistant police
commissioner, died after falling from his flat Monday.
A note was found at the scene, but it did not provide any clue to the reason
for his suicide.
The police believe that his death was not connected to his work.
Cheung's body was found lying beside the swimming pool next to his apartment
building in Conduit Road in Mid Levels around 2:00 am Monday.
Cheung was certified dead on the spot.
Commissioner of Police Tsang Yam-pui expressed deep shock and grief over
Cheung's death. He said he had a very close working relationship with him.
He has extended his sincerest condolences to Cheung's family and offered to
do his best to help them overcome the difficulties they are facing.
"Mr Cheung was a dedicated and outstanding officer who has made many valuable
contributions to the Police Force," Tsang said.
He described Cheung as a capable officer with wide-ranging experience while
paying tribute to his positive working attitude.
Secretary for the Civil Service Joseph Wong and Secretary for Security
Ambrose Lee have sent their condolences to Cheung's family.
Cheung, 54, joined the Hong Kong Police as an inspector in 1969. He held a
variety of posts during his 34 years of service including duties in the Uniform
Branch and as a detective.
He was promoted to his present rank in 1999 and took up the post of assistant
commissioner, operations in the police headquarters.
Most recently he held the post of regional commander of Marine Police since
November 2001.
