Hong Kong unrest: Students rally after classmate shot by police

Students claimed the gunfire as unreasonable and illegal whereas police said it lawful as the officer feared for his life.

Hong Kong: Hundreds of college students went on a strike on Wednesday to condemn the police shooting at their classmate on Tuesday during surging violence at Hong Kong pro-democracy protests that marred China's National Day.

It was the first time when a protester had been struck by gunfire since the protests began in June and is sure to inflame anger at police, who already were accused of using excessive force against the demonstrators.

One rally participant said the use of force against protesters is not reasonable, not legal and not equal.

Students also shouted anti-police slogans and demanded accountability.

However, the police claimed that the officer feared for his life and his shooting at the 18-year-old student in the chest at close range was reasonable and lawful.

As reported, the victim is in critical condition.