Gunman surrenders after fatal shooting of 2 men in Phitsanulok, Thailand

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A 41 year old Thai man named Badin, who killed two men with an M16 rifle, has surrendered at the Wat Bot Police Station in Phitsanulok province, following the intervention of a local politician.

 

The suspect, who disappeared after the shooting, will be questioned by authorities to establish the motive behind the brutal attack.

 

Authorities announced this morning at 10.30am that Badin (surname withheld) surrendered to officers at the station. Badin was accused of using an M16 military-grade rifle to murder 42 year old Waeng, and 37 year old Manu.

 

The fatal shooting occurred at a residence in the Kan Chong sub-district of Wat Bot district. Afterwards, the suspect went into hiding.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/gunman-surrenders-after-fatal-shooting-of-2-friends-in-wat-bot-thailand

 

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[Enzian]

Aren't they supposed to say "allegedly killed two men" etc.; are the rules different here (he hasn't had a trial), or just sloppy writing? In the next paragraph they refer to him as the suspect.

[sirineou]

Did he apologize? if so then all is good and should be going home soon.