Two teens arrested for fatal shooting in Bangkok
Gun violence rattles capital city as police investigate motive
Two suspects were apprehended following the fatal shooting of a 34 year old man in Soi Nuanchan 22 in Bangkok. The incident took place on May 3 when the suspects, riding a red PCX motorcycle without a license plate, fired approximately 15 shots before fleeing.
Today, May 6, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom directed the arrest of 19 year old Chanithphon, also known as Chef, and a 17 year old accomplice.
They face charges of premeditated murder, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public area. The arrests were made following a warrant issued by the Criminal Court on May 4.
Upon investigating, police discovered that after the crime, the suspects fled to a friend’s condominium at Kilometre 8 to change clothes.
Another associate then drove them to Rama 2, from where they escaped to Hat Yai district in Songkhla province. The victim, who had a criminal history, was shot nine times, including in the head.
The pressure from police led the suspects to surrender, facilitated through family contact. They are currently being transported to Khlong Khlaem Police Station.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam, along with Police Major General Napasin Poolsawat and Police Major General Chotiwat Luangwilai, plans to personally question the suspects at 2pm, reported KhaoSod.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam stated that the investigation team identified the suspects immediately after the crime, which enabled the swift apprehension.
Although the incident stemmed from a personal conflict, he warned against using firearms for violence, affirming that the police will pursue all such cases under the law.
In similar news, a 41 year old man, identified as Sitthipong, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his close friend, 39 year old Weerawat, a bank employee, in a disturbing incident in Nonthaburi. Sitthipong was apprehended near a resort in Suphan Buri and now faces three serious criminal charges.
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