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Pokemon Go: Man shot dead in US while playing; Taiwan fines 349
SAN FRANCISCO/ TAIPEI: A man was shot dead while playing Pokemon Go along San Francisco’s waterfront, while authorities in Taiwan slapped fines on nearly 350 drivers
SAN FRANCISCO/ TAIPEI: A man was shot dead while playing Pokemon Go along San Francisco’s waterfront, while authorities in Taiwan slapped fines on nearly 350 drivers for playing the game on their phones.
Calvin Riley, 20, was shot on Saturday night by an unknown assailant at Aquatic Park near Ghiradelli Square, the US Park Police said.
A family friend told KGO-TV Riley and a friend were playing the hit game when he was shot.
“From what we know there was no confrontation. There was nothing said back and forth. It was just senseless, just came up and shot in the back and ran away for nothing,” John Kirby said.
National Park Service spokesman Lynn Cullivan said investigators believe there are witnesses to the attack because it happened in the bustling Fisherman’s Wharf area. They are seeking tips.
In Taiwan, 349 drivers were fined for playing on their phones after Pokemon Go launched on the island on Saturday, which has already resulted in broken legs and museum bans.
The majority of the offenders were driving motorcycles, according to the National Police Agency.
“Catch the rare creatures, but don’t let accidents catch up with you!” Taiwan’s Premier Lin Chuan said on the cabinet’s Facebook page.
Drivers face fines of Tw$3,000 ($95) if caught using their phone.
