An hour later, night had fully fallen.
The support forces at the foot of the mountain finally arrived on the scene, and the high-powered searchlights illuminated the entire abandoned mine area like daylight.
The forest police officers set up a cordon and began a detailed on-site investigation and evidence securing.
Medical personnel performed emergency treatment on the injured criminals, and then escorted them along with the other offenders onto the police vehicle.
Sun Changji was beyond tears, like a soulless statue, blankly watching the forensic doctor cover his daughter's body with a white sheet, as two policemen led him away.
Soon, the two soldiers who went to the sniper point also brought back the latest news.
"Report to the captain!" A soldier ran to Yang Zhen, handing over the deformed SVD rifle.
"The sniper has been confirmed dead, and no items were found at the scene to identify the individual."
