Zhou Kehua

Zhou Kehua (simplified Chinese: 周克华; traditional Chinese: 周克華; pinyin: Zhōu Kèhuá, February 6, 1970 – August 14, 2012[3]) was a Chinese gunman suspected of murder and robbery. According to Chinese media, he is believed to be involved in at least nine murder and robbery cases. He was therefore classified as an A-level wanted criminal of the Ministry of Public Security.[4]

Zhou Kehua
(周克华)
Born(1970-02-06)6 February 1970
Jinkou Town, Shapingba District, Chongqing, China
Died14 August 2012(2012-08-14) (aged 42)
Chongqing, China
Cause of deathShot dead by police
Details
DateAugust 14, 2012
Location(s)Jiangsu, Hunan and Chongqing, China
Target(s)Bank depositor
Killed10
Injured5
Weaponsfirearms
Imprisoned at1997.[1] and 2004[2]
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhou.

Early life

Zhou was born in Jinkou Town, Shapingba District, Chongqing on February 6, 1970. In 1985, at age 15, Zhou was jailed for 14 days on molestation charges.[5] In 2005, he was jailed again for arms trafficking.[6] In 1991, Zhou stole a shotgun in Chongqing. Two years later, he was arrested and sentenced to Re-education through labor for illegal possession of firearms. In 1997, he purchased a Type 54 pistol near the border of China and Burma in Yunnan Province.[1]

Crimes

Zhou is suspected to have killed ten people and robbed millions of yuan in Jiangsu, Hunan and Chongqing between 2004 and 2012.[4]

According to police investigators in Changsha, Zhou Kehua had been a mercenary soldier in Burma until 2004, which explained his familiarity with guns.[2]

Death

After a massive manhunt, Zhou was shot and killed by police on August 14, 2012.[7]

References
  1. 潇湘晨报 黄波 (2012-08-15). 知情人士称周克华曾在缅甸当过雇佣兵. Sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  2. 长沙警方称周克华曾在缅甸当过雇佣兵. Netease (in Chinese). 2012-08-15. Archived from the original on August 17, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  3. "Serial killer Zhou Kehua shot dead". China.org.cn. 2012-08-14. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  4. Paul Armstrong (2012-08-13). "Troops, police search for China's 'most wanted' robber". CNN. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  5. "周克华被枪改变的人生：少年好色 中年冷血". gwm.cn. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  6. 周克華無特種兵經歷 2005年因販槍在雲南服刑 (in Chinese). ifeng.com. 2012-08-11. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  7. "China police: Suspected 'bank killer' shot dead". 2012-08-14.


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