British soldier dies after shooting himself at a gun range

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A 35- year-old British soldier has sustained serious injuries after he apparently shot himself in the head at a shooting range in Banglamung at about noon today (July 13th).

 

Update: As of 7:00 P.M. it has been confirmed by the hospital that unfortunately the soldier has passed away.

 

The Huayyai Police was notified of the incident at a shooting range in the Huayyai sub-district.

 

First responders and police arrived at the scene to find the 35-year-old man who is a British soldier (The Pattaya News is withholding his name pending embassy and family notification. The soldier’s commanding officer has already been reportedly informed of the incident). He was bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound to his temple. Nearby, Huayyai police found the handgun used in the incident. The victim was rushed to a local hospital and as of press time was undertaking surgery to attempt to save his life.

 

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Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/13/british-soldier-seriously-injured-after-shooting-himself-at-a-gun-range-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

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British former soldier kills himself in Thailand in front of horrified witnesses

The man, a former soldier, died by suicide at Thailand in Pattaya it has been reported.

 

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A Brit ex-squaddie has shot himself dead at a gun range in Thailand. The man, a former soldier, died by suicide at Thailand in Pattaya it has been reported.

 

A Brit ex-squaddie has shot himself dead at a gun range in Thailand. The man, a former soldier, died by suicide at Thailand in Pattaya it has been reported.

 

He did this morning (Wednesday) at around 10.30am. Witnesses are being interviewed over the harrowing incident in the Far East today.

 

Full story: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/british-former-soldier-kills-himself-24481068

 

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