Thai teen lies in coma after alleged police shooting: Family seeks justice

[snoop1130]

 

The relatives of a 14 year old boy are seeking justice after he was allegedly shot in the head by a police officer in Phetchabun province, Thailand. Together with a social justice advocate, the boy’s aunt, 56 year old Monnat Pa Kaew, and his mother, 40 year old Eum Phon Somsri, reported the case to the Central Investigative Bureau today.

 

The incident occurred on July 6, during a religious event at a temple in the Lom Sak district. A group of teenagers, including the boy named Coke, who is a Year 9 student, were allegedly arguing loudly at the event. Shortly after, an armed police officer allegedly shot the boy, resulting in a coma. He is currently being treated at Phetchabun Hospital.

 

Ronnarong Kaewphet, President of the Social Justice Reclamation Campaign Network, said that initially, the police called the ambulance claiming that the boy was involved in a road accident. A teenage witness, however, claims the police deliberately shot the boy. Ronnarong said…

 

“The police officer used excessive force. He could have filmed the teenagers and issued an arrest warrant later. But instead, he shot directly at them.”

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/phetchabun-teen-lies-in-coma-after-alleged-police-shooting-family-seeks-justice

 

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[brianthainess]

Yet again another drunk DUI cop lets of his gun.

The RTP just can not be trusted with guns or anything else IMO. 

[milesinnz]

Where are the riots and burning of cars and property.. oh silly me, I was thinking about France....

[flyingtlger]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the police called the ambulance claiming that the boy was involved in a road accident...

This will win the police the hearts of mind of all they are supposedly protecting...

[RichardColeman]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

including the boy named Coke,

Let's hope other son Cola does get involved.

[Skipalongcassidy]

Shxx happens when you cannot or will not behave yourself in public... I'm going to wait for the whole story... might be a long wait.

[Bangkok Barry]

The family has sought help from Police Lieutenant Colonel Jirawat Thongtha after local police refused to accept their case, insisting it was an “accidental shooting.”

 

Ah, that's okay then. It was just a misunderstanding. He meant to shoot someone else?