Hengqin robbery leaves one dead, suspect arrested

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly robbing two people in a residential area in Hengqin, leaving one victim dead, according to a police report issued on Sunday by the Hengqin Public Security Bureau.

The incident occurred on Friday evening, when the suspect is believed to have targeted the two victims. Authorities are continuing their investigation.

The Macau University of Science and Technology confirmed that one of the individuals involved in the incident in the mainland is a student at the university, public broadcaster TDM reported.

The institution said it attaches great importance to the matter and has set up a working group to follow up.

As the mainland police investigation is ongoing, no further details are available at this time.