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Wang Shuai excitedly called Zhang Hui, "The fingerprints are mainly concentrated on the bag strap and zipper, indicating that Zhou Ming had touched the tool bag multiple times, and it is very likely that he discarded it! In addition, we also found a brick with bloodstains near the tool bag. The bloodstains were tested and found to be Li Shengli's. The composition of the brick is consistent with the debris extracted from the scene, which should be the blunt weapon used in the crime!"

With the chain of physical evidence continuously improved, Zhou Ming's suspicion of committing the crime was completely confirmed. Zhang Hui immediately reported the situation to Lu Chuan: "Captain Lu, Zhou Ming's suspicion has been completely locked in. There is Zhao Gang's testimony, fingerprints on the tool bag, blood-stained bricks as evidence, and his whereabouts on the night of the incident match the time of dumping the body. I suggest organizing an immediate arrest!"

Lu Chuan decisively instructed over the phone: "Immediately formulate an arrest plan. Zhou Ming runs a restaurant, has complex social connections, and has a van. There is a risk of resistance or escape. Make sure the arrest is safe and do not let him escape!"

At 7 p.m., a meeting to discuss the arrest plan was held at the Criminal Investigation Detachment. Zhang Hui projected Zhou Ming's activity trajectory map and the floor plan of "Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant" onto the screen: "Zhou Ming's current activity range is mainly between the restaurant and his home. He runs the restaurant during the day and closes it around 9 p.m. to go home. His home is Unit 3, Room 402, Building 5, Xingfu Community, about 2 kilometers away from the restaurant. He usually drives a black van to and from the restaurant. The restaurant has two entrances, the front one faces the street and the back one leads to an alley. At the end of the alley is a parking lot where the van is usually parked. The security in his home community is relatively lax, and there is no access control at the unit entrance, making it easy to enter."

“We will operate in three groups,” Zhang Hui said, pointing to the floor plan. “The first group, led by Xiao Li, consists of four people. They will be equipped with stab-proof vests, shields, and capture tools. They will lie in ambush in the alley behind the restaurant to block the back door and prevent Zhou Ming from escaping through it or driving away. The second group, led by Xiao Chen, consists of three people. They will disguise themselves as diners and enter the restaurant to lie in ambush near Zhou Ming, waiting for the signal to act. Once the signal is given, they will immediately subdue Zhou Ming to prevent him from harming restaurant staff or customers. The third group, led by me, consists of three people. They will lie in ambush downstairs at Zhou Ming’s apartment building in Xingfu Community to prevent him from returning home early. At the same time, they will contact the community security guards to cooperate in blocking the building entrance. If Zhou Ming returns to the community, they will immediately assist in his control.”

“Zhou Ming is 176 cm tall and weighs 73 kg. He is physically strong and may be carrying a knife, which is commonly used by restaurant owners,” Zhang Hui added. “Everyone must wear stab-proof vests, carry pepper spray and batons, and prioritize the use of non-lethal weapons to control the situation, ensuring the safety of themselves and those around them. In addition, try to avoid damaging items in the restaurant during the arrest, especially areas where evidence may remain, such as the cashier and kitchen.”

At 8:30 p.m., the arrest team set off on time. Three police cars headed towards "Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant" and Xingfu Residential Area respectively. The atmosphere inside the cars was tense and serious. The team members were checking their equipment to ensure nothing was missed. Zhang Hui confirmed the positions of each group via walkie-talkie: "The first group has arrived at the alley behind the restaurant. The second group has entered the restaurant. The third group is lying in ambush downstairs in the residential area. The signal for action is 'Action begins.' Launch the attack simultaneously. Be careful!"

At 9 p.m., the customers in the "Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant" gradually dispersed. Zhou Ming was calculating the bill at the cashier, his face showing exhaustion. Xiao Chen, disguised as a customer, and two other team members sat at a table near the cashier, pretending to play on their phones, but their eyes were fixed on Zhou Ming. Suddenly, Zhang Hui's voice came through the walkie-talkie: "Operation begins!"

Xiao Chen immediately stood up and rushed to the cashier, shouting, "Police! Don't move!" Hearing this, Zhou Ming's expression changed drastically, and he reached for the fruit knife under the counter. Xiao Chen reacted quickly, grabbing Zhou Ming's wrist and slamming his hand onto the counter. The officers nearby swiftly moved forward, pressing down on Zhou Ming's shoulders and forcing him into a chair.

"Let me go! What right do you have to arrest me!" Zhou Ming struggled violently, trying to break free of control, causing the restaurant staff and the remaining customers to scream in fright. "Don't be afraid, everyone. We are carrying out an arrest in accordance with the law and will not harm you!" Xiao Chen reassured them, while signaling his team to tie Zhou Ming's hands behind his back and handcuff him.

Meanwhile, upon hearing the signal to move out in the back alley, the first team immediately sealed off the back door to prevent anyone from entering or leaving. Zhou Ming's black van was parked in the parking lot at the end of the alley. The team quickly checked the vehicle, confirming that there was no one else inside and no flammable or explosive materials. They then secured the vehicle and awaited further investigation.

The third team members kept a close watch on the building entrance downstairs and did not see Zhou Ming return. Confirming that Zhou Ming had not gone home early, they then went to the restaurant to provide support.

At 9:10 PM, Zhou Ming was successfully apprehended. The team members escorted him out of the restaurant, where a crowd of passersby had gathered, discussing the incident. Zhang Hui instructed his team to maintain order while he approached Zhou Ming, displaying his identification: "Zhou Ming, we are from the Municipal Criminal Investigation Division. You are under arrest for suspected intentional homicide of Li Shengli. Please cooperate!"

Zhou Ming's face was deathly pale, his lips trembled, and his eyes were filled with fear and resentment: "I didn't kill Li Shengli! You've got the wrong person!" He wanted to argue, but seeing the serious expressions of his teammates and the police cars around him, his voice gradually lowered, and he stopped struggling.

On the way to the police car, Zhou Ming suddenly stopped, looked at the sign of "Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant," and said with a complicated expression: "I've been running this restaurant for so many years, it hasn't been easy. It was all Li Shengli who forced me to this point. If he hadn't forced me, I wouldn't have ended up like this..."

Zhang Hui did not respond, but simply instructed his team to hurry and escort Zhou Ming into the police car. At this time, the technical staff also arrived at the restaurant and began their investigation. They found the fruit knife Zhou Ming had tried to grab under the cashier, and a brown cotton work jacket in a kitchen cabinet. Testing revealed that the jacket's fibers perfectly matched the brown coarse fibers found at the scene—this was the clothing the suspect had left behind in the crime.

At 10 p.m., the arresting team escorted Zhou Ming back to the Criminal Investigation Detachment. In the police car, Zhou Ming leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and stopped speaking. His previous arrogance was gone, replaced by despair. Zhang Hui, sitting in the passenger seat, took out his phone and sent a message to Lu Chuan: "Zhou Ming has been successfully apprehended. The clothing and knife used in the crime were seized at the scene. There were no injuries, and the restaurant staff and customers are in stable condition."

Lu Chuan quickly replied, "Thank you for your hard work. Arrange the interrogation immediately and make sure Zhou Ming truthfully confesses to the entire crime, perfecting the chain of evidence and giving Li Shengli's family a fair explanation." (End of Chapter)