Knife-wielding man shot dead after attacking police in Chiang Rai
A man wielding a knife caused chaos in Santat village, Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai province, injuring a police officer before being fatally shot. A subsequent search of his home revealed drug paraphernalia.
Local police received a report at 9.30pm yesterday that a man was wreaking havoc in the village. Upon arrival, the officers found 28 year old Toon walking down a public road brandishing a long knife and threatening passersby. Mae Chan district officials attempted to control the situation.
Toon immediately attacked the responding officer, Sutthikiat Phanomphraisakul, with the knife, injuring his right leg. Sutthikiat was forced to fire his weapon in self-defence, resulting in Toon being shot and collapsing. The officer was then rushed to Mae Chan Hospital for treatment.
Investigators later confirmed that Toon had died from his injuries. Police found a long knife and a short knife in his possession. A thorough search of Toon’s residence uncovered equipment used for consuming methamphetamine. However, there were no previous records of arrest or drug use.
“When we arrived, the situation was already tense. Toon was agitated and posed a significant threat to everyone around.”
Toon’s aggressive behaviour had already caused significant alarm among the villagers. Eyewitnesses recounted the terrifying moments when they saw Toon menacingly waving the knife and making threats.
“It was a nightmare. We’ve never experienced anything like this before. Everyone was scared for their lives.”
The police are continuing their investigation to understand Toon’s motives and whether any underlying issues contributed to his violent outburst, reported KhaoSod.
“Our priority now is to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. We will be conducting further investigations to prevent such incidents from happening again.”
In related news, a woman, driven by rage and betrayal, attacked her husband’s mistress with a knife and fired a gun in a fit of anger after discovering the affair through surveillance footage. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 13 in Phatthalung province.
