Police in Phuket are actively searching for a suspect who fled after shooting his colleague, leaving the victim in critical condition. The incident occurred on April 6 at a warehouse in the Mueang district. The victim, 40-year-old Wirut, sustained gunshot wounds to his body and leg and is hospitalized but conscious.
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The alert was raised by medical staff at Mission Hospital Phuket. Jakkrit Panmee, a friend of the victim, reported that the shooting took place at Wirut's workplace, where both he and the suspect, 50-year-old Prakit, worked as sales staff. CCTV footage revealed Prakit approaching Wirut before initiating the attack and pursuing him with another shot before escaping.
Jakkrit, who was not present during the incident, arrived at the scene after being called by Wirut for help. He transported Wirut to the hospital, finding him wounded and bleeding. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, as Jakkrit reported no known conflict between Wirut and Prakit. Investigators are awaiting the opportunity to question Wirut when his condition permits.
The search for Prakit continues as police review evidence and gather information. Authorities aim to establish the reason for the shooting and apprehend the suspect promptly. Future investigations will focus on gathering testimony from Wirut and further exploring the suspect's whereabouts.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 07 Apr 2026
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