Violence escalates in Hong Kong protests

A protester runs after setting a government office building on fire in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. In a fearsome escalation of violence, Hong Kong police shot a protester at close range in the chest Tuesday, leaving the teenager bleeding and howling on the ground. Tens of thousands joined anti-government demonstrations that spread across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory even as Communist leaders in Beijing celebrated 70 years in power.

Supporters wearing masks attend a strike in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Hundreds of students at a Hong Kong college have staged a strike to condemn police shooting of a teenager during widespread violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory at pre-democracy protests that marred China’s National Day.

A student out her hand on the chest during a strike in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Hundreds of students at a Hong Kong college have staged a strike to condemn police shooting of a teenager during widespread violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory at pre-democracy protests that marred China’s National Day.

A supporter raises a printing featuring a protester shot in the chest by police during a strike in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Hundreds of students at a Hong Kong college have staged a strike to condemn police shooting of a teenager during widespread violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory at pre-democracy protests that marred China’s National Day.

A supporter holds a printing featuring a protester being shot in the chest by police during a strike in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Hundreds of students at a Hong Kong college have staged a strike to condemn police shooting of a teenager during widespread violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory at pre-democracy protests that marred China’s National Day.

A supporter wearing a gasmask holds a placard during a strike in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Hundreds of students at a Hong Kong college have staged a strike to condemn police shooting of a teenager during widespread violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory at pre-democracy protests that marred China’s National Day.

People display opened palm with five fingers, signifying the five demands of anti-government protesters during a march at Central district in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Thousands marched in the business district denouncing the police shooting of a teenage protester during widespread anti-government demonstrations that marred China’s National Day.

Anti-government protesters march at Central district in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Thousands marched in the business district denouncing police shooting of a teenage protester during widespread anti-government demonstrations that marred China’s National Day.

A supporter raises a printing featuring a protester being shot in the chest by police and holding hands with a student wearing uniform during a strike in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Hundreds of students at a Hong Kong college have staged a strike to condemn police shooting of a teenager during widespread violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory at pre-democracy protests that marred China’s National Day.

Anti-government protesters vandalize a MTR public transport station in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. In a fearsome escalation of violence, Hong Kong police shot a protester at close range in the chest Tuesday, leaving the teenager bleeding and howling on the ground. Tens of thousands joined anti-government demonstrations that spread across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory even as Communist leaders in Beijing celebrated 70 years in power.

An anti-government protester’s umbrella lies on the ground after a clash with police in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Thousands of black-clad protesters marched in central Hong Kong as part of multiple pro-democracy rallies Tuesday urging China’s Communist Party to “return power to the people” as the party celebrated its 70th year of rule.

Marching anti-government protesters are seen through a glass with peeled off posters , Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Hong Kong while the celebration of the People’s Republic’s 70th anniversary is taking place in Beijing. Police are warning of the potential for protesters to engage in violence “one step closer to terrorism” during this week’s National Day events, an assertion ridiculed by activists as propaganda meant to scare people from taking to the streets.

A black-clad protestor stands inside a vandalized government office building in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Hong Kong police shot a protester at close range, leaving him bleeding from his shoulder and howling on the ground, in a fearsome escalation of anti-government demonstrations that spread across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory on Tuesday. Tens of thousands marched in a day of rage as Communist leaders in Beijing celebrated 70 years in power.

Black-clad protestors stand surrounded by smoke from tear gas shells in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Hong Kong police shot a protester at close range, leaving him bleeding from his shoulder and howling on the ground, in a fearsome escalation of anti-government demonstrations that spread across the semi-autonomous Chinese territory on Tuesday. (AP/Felipe Dana)

Anti-government protesters holding umbrellas march in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Thousands of black-clad pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban and marched in central Hong Kong on Tuesday, urging China’s Communist Party to “return power to the people” as the party celebrated its 70th year of rule. (AP/Vincent Yu)

Police are warning of the potential for protesters to engage in violence “one step closer to terrorism” during this week’s National Day events, an assertion ridiculed by activists as propaganda meant to scare people from taking to the streets. (AP/Vincent Thian)

Anti-government protesters wearing masks march in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP/Vincent Yu)

Police fire tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP/Vincent Thian)

Police detain an anti-government protester in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP/Felipe Dana)

Anti-government protesters set fire to block traffic in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

An anti-government protester walks through tear gas smoke during a clash with police at the Wong Tai Sin area in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019.

Protestors raise their hands as they face riot policemen in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

People help a woman affected by tear gas shelling in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP/Vincent Thian)