A Chinese national has died after falling from the ninth floor of a condominium in Phnom Penh’s Sen Sok district, with authorities reporting that forensic examinations found evidence of methamphetamine use. The incident occurred at Star City Condominium on Russian Federation Road, near the Dei Huy Market flyover, in O Bek Kaom commune. According to the authorities cited by Khmer Times, the man had lived in the building since March 2026, and the Phnom Penh Municipal Court’s forensic doctor concluded that his death was a suicide.
Key Facts
Victim: He Dechang, a Chinese national, according to authorities.
Location: Star City Condominium, Russian Federation Road, Sen Sok district, Phnom Penh.
Date and time: The incident occurred at approximately 6:02 a.m.; the report does not specify the calendar date.
Residence: The victim had reportedly lived at the condominium since March 2026.
Evidence reported: Authorities found white powder and drug paraphernalia in his room, while a urine test reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine.
Forensic conclusion: A forensic doctor attached to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court concluded that the death resulted from a suicide by jumping from the ninth floor.
Body: The body was transported to Wat Steung Meanchey pending arrangements with family representatives or the relevant embassy.
Incident Reported at Sen Sok Condominium
The incident took place at Star City Condominium on Russian Federation Road, near the Dei Huy Market flyover in O Bek Kaom commune, Sen Sok district.
Authorities identified the deceased as He Dechang, a Chinese national who had reportedly been residing at the condominium since March this year.
According to security camera footage described in the report, the man returned to the building with a male friend at 5:09 a.m. and took the elevator to his room.
The friend left the building at approximately 5:25 a.m. The man fell from the building at approximately 6:02 a.m.
The report did not provide further details about the circumstances leading up to the fall or indicate whether additional investigations were ongoing.
Authorities Report Methamphetamine Test Result
Authorities said they found white powder and drug paraphernalia inside the victim’s room.
The report also stated that a urine test conducted on the body returned a positive result for methamphetamine.
These findings were reported as part of the authorities’ examination of the incident. The available information does not establish when the substance may have been consumed or its precise role in the events preceding the death.
Forensic Doctor Concludes Death Was Suicide
According to Khmer Times, the forensic doctor attached to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court concluded that the man died by suicide after jumping from the ninth-floor apartment.
The fall caused severe head and bodily injuries, resulting in immediate death, according to the report.
The report did not provide additional forensic findings or details of any further investigative procedures.
Body Awaiting Handover Arrangements
Following the examination, the victim’s body was transported to Wat Steung Meanchey.
It was being held pending contact with family representatives or the relevant embassy to arrange the handover.
The report did not specify whether the family or embassy had subsequently completed those arrangements.