Police said yesterday they were investigating the murder of a notorious Hsinchu gangster who was gunned down in the street.
Hsinchu police said a local gang was suspected of involvement in the murder.
The deceased, Cheng Hsing-chuan (
Cheng was shot to death late on Friday night on a street in Hsinchu.
The gunman shot Cheng four times before fleeing the scene on a scooter.
The killer wore a black jacket and black helmet, police said.
Police said that Cheng, who had just dropped off his wife at a local KTV bar, was killed as he parked his car.
Cheng was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Police said Cheng often dined with friends at the KTV bar on Friday nights and that the murderer probably had knowledge of the victim's routine.
The incident occurred just 50m from a police station.
Police said that dozens of suspected gangsters crowded into the hospital where Cheng's body was taken.
They were warned against taking revenge against rival gangs for the killing, police said.
Cheng had gained notoriety in recent years in the Hsinchu area.
Police believe Cheng was involved in illegal deals in real estate and other investments near the site of Hsinchu's high speed rail station, which drew the interest of several gangs seeking to profit from development in the area.
They said Cheng was also involved in the sand and gravel business, notorious for connections to gangs.
Police said a local gang was locked in a rivalry with Cheng's gang over business interests, but added that no suspects had been named so far.
Officers said they have increased security around the city to prevent any reprisals from taking place.
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