frightfiction Chapter 1417 Target Locked In, Arrest Taken
Chapter 1417 Target Locked In, Arrest Taken
“Zheng Jin borrowed 5 yuan from us a while ago, saying he needed it to pay off gambling debts. We urged him several times, but he kept making excuses, saying he would pay it back soon,” said a casino employee. The team also learned that a week before the incident, Zheng Jin had borrowed 8000 yuan from Tian Bin, which was likely used to pay off part of his gambling debts.
After two days and two nights of comprehensive investigation, Xiao Zhou's team collected a large amount of evidence and preliminarily identified Zheng Jin as the prime suspect in the murder case at Xijiao Park: First, Zheng Jin had borrowed large sums of money from Tian Bin multiple times, accumulating debts exceeding 3 yuan. He had also borrowed 8000 yuan a week before the incident, which he had not repaid, suggesting a motive for murder to avoid paying off debts; second, Zheng Jin had a prior conviction for robbery and a gambling addiction, and was known for his volatile temper, providing him with the psychological and behavioral basis for committing the crime; third, surveillance footage showed that Zheng Jin went to Hongda Convenience Store the afternoon before the incident, headed towards Xijiao Park at 10:30 pm, and returned to the residential area from the park direction at 1:30 am, appearing flustered and having mud on his body, his movements closely matching the time of the incident; fourth, Zheng Jin was in dire financial straits, owing a large amount of gambling debts and urgently needing money, creating a strong urge to commit the crime.
After identifying the suspect, Xiao Zhou immediately reported to Li Ming and requested the development of an arrest plan to apprehend Zheng Jin. Li Ming convened an emergency meeting with core members, including Xiao Zhou, Xiao Wang, and the head of the technical department, to specifically discuss the arrest plan. "Zheng Jin has a prior robbery conviction, possesses a certain level of counter-surveillance awareness and resistance ability, and has a volatile temper. We must pay close attention to safety during the arrest process to avoid any casualties," Li Ming emphasized first.
Xiao Zhou provided a detailed introduction to Zheng Jin's basic information and living environment: "Zheng Jin lives in Unit 3, Building 5 of Huifeng Community. This unit has a two-apartment structure with one elevator. Room 401 is located to the right of the elevator entrance, with a small stairwell platform at the door. There are multiple surveillance cameras around Building 5, covering the entrance of the unit, the elevator entrance, and the main road of the community. Zheng Jin is rarely at home and often returns late at night. According to our observation, he has been returning to his residence around 2 a.m. and leaving around 10 a.m. for the past few days."
The head of the technical department added, "We have conducted a preliminary investigation of Zheng Jin's residence. The doors and windows of room 401 are ordinary security doors and windows, without any additional security features. We can open the door using technical means and carry out a surprise arrest. At the same time, we have deployed signal jamming equipment around the community to prevent Zheng Jin from using his mobile phone to send messages or call for help."
Based on the circumstances, Li Ming finalized the arrest plan, specifying the arrest time, personnel division of labor, action route, and emergency response measures: First, the arrest time was set at 2:30 a.m. that day, when Zheng Jin would most likely have returned to his residence to rest, be less vigilant, and there would be less activity in the community, making the operation easier; Second, the arrest team was divided into four groups, with the first group being the assault team, led by Xiao Zhou, consisting of four people, responsible for quickly rushing into the room and taking control of Zheng Jin after the technicians opened the door.
The second group is the security group, consisting of 3 people, responsible for guarding the entrances of the apartment buildings and elevators, preventing unauthorized personnel from entering, and preventing Zheng Jin from escaping through the stairwells; the third group is the pursuit group, consisting of 3 people, responsible for patrolling the community, focusing on monitoring the back gate, perimeter wall and other entrances and exits of the community, to prevent Zheng Jin from escaping by climbing over the perimeter wall.
The fourth group is the support group, consisting of two people, responsible for carrying emergency rescue equipment and ready to support the actions of other groups at any time; the third is the route of action: the assault group and technical personnel will arrive at the community in civilian vehicles, enter from the east gate, and walk to the entrance of Unit 5. The guard group will be positioned in advance at the entrance of the unit and the elevator, the pursuit group will patrol key points in the community, and the support group will be on standby near the east gate of the community; the fourth is the emergency response measures: if Zheng Jin resists violently, the assault group can use non-lethal weapons to control his actions; if Zheng Jin escapes by climbing over the wall, the pursuit group will immediately launch a pursuit and promptly notify the surrounding patrol police for support; if anyone is injured during the arrest, the support group will immediately provide emergency treatment and contact 120 for an ambulance.
Once the plan was finalized, each team immediately began preparations: the assault team checked the handcuffs, batons, bulletproof vests, and other arrest equipment to ensure they were complete and effective; technicians tested the door-opening tools to ensure they could open Zheng Jin's door smoothly; the security and pursuit teams familiarized themselves with the neighborhood environment and routes, clarifying their respective security and patrol areas; and the support team prepared first-aid kits, tourniquets, and other emergency rescue equipment, and contacted nearby hospitals to ensure timely medical treatment.
At 2:00 AM that day, each team arrived at their designated positions according to the pre-arranged plan. Xiao Zhou led the assault team and technical personnel to the east gate of the HSBC residential complex. With the cooperation of the complex's security guards, they successfully entered the complex and walked to the entrance of Unit 5. At this time, the guard team members were already in position at the entrance of the unit building and the elevator, vigilantly observing the surrounding movements; the fugitive pursuit team members patrolled key locations such as the back gate and the perimeter wall within the complex, closely monitoring any abnormal situations; and the support team members were on standby near the east gate of the complex, ready to provide assistance at any time.
At 2:20 a.m., technicians began working on the door of Zheng Jin's residence. He carefully inserted the door-opening tool into the lock, turning it gently with precise and skillful movements. About five minutes later, with a click, the door was successfully opened. The technician immediately signaled to Xiao Zhou, who made a shushing gesture and quietly led the assault team into the room.
The room was pitch black, filled with the smell of smoke and alcohol. Xiao Zhou activated his night vision goggles and led his team cautiously toward the bedroom. The bedroom door was ajar, and through the crack, they could see a figure sleeping on the floor. "Move!" Xiao Zhou whispered the order. The assault team members immediately rushed into the bedroom, shouting, "Police! Don't move!"
The figure on the bed was startled awake and sat bolt upright; it was Zheng Jin. A flicker of panic crossed his eyes when he saw the police rushing into the room, but he quickly regained his composure. Suddenly, he yanked back the covers, pulled a pre-prepared steel pipe from under the bed, and swung it at Xiao Wang, the officer at the front. Xiao Wang reacted swiftly, immediately using his baton to block the pipe; the impact produced a loud bang.
"Put down your weapons! Otherwise we will take coercive measures!" Xiao Zhou shouted. But Zheng Jin ignored the warnings and continued to resist, brandishing his steel pipe and trying to escape from the bedroom. The assault team members immediately surrounded him and engaged in a fight.