Bueng kan gunman kills two before turning weapon on himself
In a harrowing event that has shaken the tranquil province of Bueng Kan, a local man shot and killed two innocent bystanders before committing suicide.
The shocking sequence of events began in the usually quiet hamlet of Nong Hua Chang, Phon Charoen district, at precisely 12.50pm, yesterday, December 19, when officers received distressing reports of gunfire.
When police scrambled to the scene, they were met with a devastating sight: the lifeless bodies of two unfortunate victims, ensnared by the chaos. The shooting spree also left two injured, one of whom was a brave rescue worker caught in the line of duty.
The gunman has been identified as 30 year old Sakkarin Singto. It is believed that Sakkarin was in the grip of a drug-fuelled frenzy, spurring the tragic turn of events. The victims were random passers-by, tragically ensnared in Sakkarin’s path of destruction.
Following the brutal attack, Sakkarin made a desperate bid for freedom. However, a swift, robust response by local police officers saw over 30 officers converge on the area, initiating an immediate manhunt.
The pursuit was short-lived, though, as by 1pm, reports emerged that Sakkarin had holed up in his own residence.
In a dramatic standoff with police, Sakkarin fired several shots, attempting to ward off the advancing officers. But events took a darker turn when, in a final act of despair, he tragically turned the gun on himself.
Investigations are now underway as authorities strive to unearth further details of the grim incident that has left a community in mourning.
In related news, a 54 year old Thai man yesterday shot his 74 year old neighbour for having an affair with his wife in the Manchakhiri district of the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The victim is in a serious condition in hospital.
The 54 year old gunman, Pongjit, shot his neighbour, 74 year old Thaksin, three times in the body and once in the arm. Thaksin is now being treated at Khon Kaen Hospital. Officers from Manchakhiri Police Station responded to the scene.
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