David Kang

David Kang (born 1971) is an Australian barrister. In 1994, while a student at Macquarie University, he fired a starting pistol at the Prince of Wales during an Australia Day speech at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 26 January 1994. His father is Robert Kang, a former Republic of Korea Air Force helicopter pilot.^[1][2]

Kang jumped a small fence at the front of the stage and ran onto the stage, firing the first shot with his pistol as he rushed towards the Prince, who had just risen to approach the lectern on the stage. He was wrestled to the ground by police after crashing into the lectern as he fired the second shot. At least 15 people jumped onto the assailant, while another man shielded the Prince, who was removed from the stage.

One police officer received a cut hand while tackling Kang. The Prince's Senior Personal Protection Officer, Superintendent Bob Trimming, excited admiration for the speed with which he rose to protect the Prince of Wales. The personal bravery of the Prince was also remarked upon since Charles reacted as a soldier would to the situation.

Others on the stage included Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, AO (the Governor of New South Wales), John Fahey (the Premier of New South Wales), Frank Sartor (the Lord Mayor of Sydney), and Tony Lauer (the New South Wales Commissioner of Police).

Kang was arrested and taken to Sydney Police Centre. He appeared in Court on the following day, and remanded in custody until 4 February 1994. He faced six charges, including two under the Federal Crimes (Internationally Protected Persons) Act, including attacking an internationally protected person, as well as charges of illegally using a firearm, possessing a firearm, affray, and assault - if convicted on all counts, Kang could have received a 20 year sentence. In court, Kang testified that he was suffering from depression and was protesting the plight of Cambodian refugees in Australia. He was found guilty of threatening unlawful violence and sentenced to 500 hours of community service.^[2]

Kang has a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in anthropology from Macquarie University, Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney, and Master of Business Administration from University of Technology, Sydney. In February 2005, he became a barrister in Sydney.^[3][2]

References

1. ^ Cambodian Refugees - 12/05/1994 - PRIV - NSW Parliament
2. ^ ^{a b c} Benns, Matthew (5 February 2005). "Man who shot at Prince Charles becomes barrister". The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Man-who-shot-at-Prince-Charles-becomes-barrister/2005/02/05/1107476854102.html. Retrieved 26 April 2011. 
3. ^ David Kang - Barrister at Law

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