Twelve immigrants froze to death.

Guo Qigen's relatives (third from left) are negotiating with overseas Chinese leaders in Philadelphia. On the right is the president of Fujian Association of Greater Philadelphia. (Overseas Chinese News reporter Jia She)

Overseas Chinese reporter Jia Philadelphia reported on February 28th that Guo Qigen, an overseas Chinese from Fujian in Philadelphia, USA, was arrested and imprisoned after quarreling with his colleagues, and committed suicide in Pennsylvania Immigration Prison on the evening of February 23rd. His family expressed doubts about his death. On the afternoon of 28th, Guo Qigen's younger brother, brother-in-law, uncle and many other family members went to Fujian Association of Greater Philadelphia for help. Received by President Ren, Speaker Lin and Secretary-General Zhu Feng of Fujian Association in Greater Philadelphia.

? Lin Minghua, President of Fujian Association of Pennsylvania; Wang Jianming, President of Fujian Association of Philadelphia; Liu Yongting, President of Philadelphia China Restaurant Association; Zhang Zichen, Executive Vice President of Philadelphia Monkey Island Friendship Association; Chen Zi, President of Philadelphia CCBA; Wang, former president of Philadelphia Association; And Lanchuan (Japanese), the head of the Asian American Federation in Philadelphia, was also present to express condolences to his family, understand the incident and discuss how to help them find out the truth.

? Guo Qigen's family briefly introduced what they knew. Guo Qigen, whose ancestral home is Yu Ying Village, Tingjiang, Fuzhou, came to the United States in 1993 and opened a "Hongkong China Restaurant" in Pennsylvania. On the morning of February 1 1, Guo Qigen had an argument with the receptionist in the store for some reason. Someone called the police. The police came to know the situation and left.

? Guo Qigen decided to quit this employee; And take employees back to their homes to get their luggage. In the employee's residence, the two quarreled again, with a loud voice. Neighbors called the police because they thought something important had happened. When the police came to investigate again, they found that Guo had a repatriation order when verifying his identity, so they took him to Pennsylvania Immigration Prison and prepared to repatriate him to China. After going to prison, Guo called many times to ask his family to send their passports to prison quickly. He said, "It's cold in prison. I want to return to China as soon as possible. If you don't leave, you will freeze to death. " On February 22, Guo also talked with his family, and there was no abnormal change. On February 24th, the family went to the prison with the power of attorney, ready to help them with some family affairs in the United States. However, he was told by the prison that Guo had committed suicide at 3 pm on February 23. Put forward strong opposition to this family. Guo's younger brother and brother-in-law said that Guo usually has a cheerful personality. When I was arrested this time, I knew that I might be repatriated, and there was no big emotional change. I talked to my family many times, but there was no abnormal performance. His wife and another son are in China. He is not afraid of repatriation. Moreover, according to a prison forensic doctor, at about 3 pm on the 23rd, he hanged himself with a quilt in the bathroom of his cell. This is incomprehensible.

? Ren et al, president of Fujian Association of Greater Philadelphia, expressed regret for Guo's misfortune. Overseas Chinese leaders attending the meeting said that the prison has not yet given a formal written report. Wait until you receive the official report before you consider taking any action. In any case, the unexpected death of someone in the immigration prison in broad daylight at least shows that the prison is poorly managed. The overseas Chinese leaders attending the meeting unanimously agreed to sign an official letter to the prison authorities if necessary, urging them to find out the truth, properly handle the aftermath and give their families a reasonable explanation.