A fugitive gunman who is suspected of killing 10 people was shot dead by police in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on August 14.

Zhou Kehua was gunned down by police in an alley in Tongjiaqiao Village, Shapingba District, where he was believed to have been hiding, at 6:50 a.m., according to the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Zhou allegedly shot one person dead and wounded two others in front of a local bank outlet on August 10.

Consequently, Chongqing launched an intensified manhunt for the 42-year-old man, who was described by local police authorities as "ruthless and highly dangerous."