Man falls, dies inside Taikoo Shing shopping mall

A man died after falling from a height on Friday night at Cityplaza Phase II shopping mall in Taikoo Shing,

The incident was reported to the police shortly before 7pm yesterday (Mar 28) when a pedestrian discovered the man lying on the ground on the second-floor platform.

Rescue workers promptly arrived at the scene, finding the man unconscious. He was immediately rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Initial police investigations suggest that the man fell from an upper floor. No suicide note was found at the scene, and the exact cause of his death remains under investigation.

Live sources reported that the man was between the fourth and fifth floors at the time of the incident. He is suspected to have fallen after crossing a barrier that was over one meter high.

Further investigation revealed that the man appeared to have been wandering on the fourth floor before he fell.

It was also noted that the deceased had entered Hong Kong the previous day (Mar 28) using a Chinese passport. The investigation into this event is ongoing.

If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, help is available. Dial 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or 2382 2007 for Suicide Prevention Services.   

You can also call Suicide Prevention Services at 2382 0000 or CEASE Crisis Centre of Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals at 18281.

The government hotline 18111 can provide support for people with mental health needs and render immediate mental health support and referral services.