Determining who fired the first shot in the Waco story is a complex matter. Different accounts and investigations have offered varying perspectives, and a definitive answer is elusive.
The exact identity of who fired the first shot in the Waco incident remains controversial and unclear.
It was American journalist Dan Rather who broke the story first.
Fan Ruoruo was the one who fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou during the celebration. In " Celebrating Years," Fan Ruoruo used the heavy sniper Barrett M82A1 sniper rifle on Zhai Xing Tower and shot the Qing Emperor in the shoulder and chest. Although the Qing Emperor had hidden the Heart-Protecting Mirror, he was still seriously injured. Fan Ruoruo's shooting helped Fan Xian and the others escape Jingdou. Therefore, Fan Ruoruo was the one who fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou.
Fan Ruoruo was the one who had fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou to celebrate Yu Nian.
Fan Ruoruo was the one who had fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou to celebrate Yu Nian.
Fan Ruoruo was the one who had fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou to celebrate Yu Nian.
Fan Ruoruo was the one who had fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou to celebrate Yu Nian.
Fan Ruoruo was the one who had fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou to celebrate Yu Nian. Fan Ruoruo used the Barrett sniper rifle and first shot through the shield-bearer in front of the Qing Emperor. Then she hit the steel heart-protecting mirror hidden in the Qing Emperor's clothes and seriously injured him.
Fan Ruoruo was the one who had fired the shot at Zhai Xing Lou to celebrate Yu Nian.
It's a complex and controversial situation. The details of who shot first are still under investigation and there are different accounts and perspectives.
It could be either. There are unfortunately cases where false stories are spread for various reasons, like to create chaos or gain attention. But on the other hand, real incidents of cops shooting kids do occur, often sparking intense public outcry and calls for justice. Without more information, it's hard to tell if it's a made - up story or a real and tragic event.