A man allegedly killed his girlfriend on Friday following a heated argument over a breakup, Taichung police said yesterday.
A 62-year-old man surnamed Fu (傅) turned himself in at Wengzi Police Station, saying that he had killed his 42-year-old girlfriend, surnamed Chi (紀), police said.
Officers checked the vehicle outside the station and found Chi inside the car, they said, adding that she was rushed to hospital, but died due to excessive blood loss.
Photo: Chang Hsuan-tse, Taipei Times
The incident occurred near a water treatment plant on Fengshih Road in Fengyuan District (豐原), a source said.
Fu and Chi were discussing ending their relationship while sitting in Fu’s car, the source said.
The pair began arguing and Fu allegedly slit Chi’s throat with a knife, the source said, adding that Fu did not drive Chi to hospital or call the police immediately after the incident, but instead drove to Wengzi Police Station.
Fu called 119 while on his way to the precinct and asked that an ambulance be on standby at the precinct, the source said, adding that his actions might facilitate a reduced sentence.
As of press time last night, police had not confirmed the timeline of events or whether Fu had called emergency services.
Violence between intimate partners most often occurs when a relationship is ending and people should seek help if their partner shows extreme emotions, a senior domestic violence prevention official said.
People who are planning to discuss ending a relationship should avoid having the conversation alone with their partner, particularly if the partner has previously demonstrated controlling behavior, extreme emotional instability or threats of violence, they said.
If necessary, people should seek assistance from police and, after ending the relationship, consider applying for a restraining order, the official said.
Such conversations should be conducted in public places, and friends or family members should be informed in advance, which can help reduce potential risks, they added.
Potential warning signs of a dangerous partner include possessiveness, dramatic emotional swings or threats to harm themselves or others, the official said.
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