The Phuket authorities apprehended a 17 year old boy yesterday after he allegedly shot a 16-year-old boy near the Phuket Mining Museum.

 

The incident was reported to the police around 1.35am, when the young victim was targeted whilst riding his motorcycle. An unidentified man in a white pickup truck approached him and fired a shot, hitting the teenager in his left arm.

 

Quickly after the incident, the boy returned home to Kathu where his mother rushed him to Patong Hospital for immediate medical attention. He was subsequently discharged after receiving the necessary treatment.

In the early hours of yesterday, the boy and his mother reported the crime at Kathu Police Station. Following an investigation, which included a thorough examination of CCTV footage from the area surrounding the crime scene, law enforcement officers were able to identify and apprehend the culprit today.

The police disclosed that the weapon used in the crime was a stolen Thai-made pistol which fired .38 caliber ammunition.

 

The investigation was supervised by Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Phuket Provincial Police Commander, who was assisted by Pol. Col. Akanit Phithaksat, Deputy Commander of Phuket Police; Pol. Col. Rungrit Rattanaphakdee, Superintendent of Kathu Police Station; and Pol. Col. Ekkalak Bunsaengcharoen, Superintendent of Phuket Police.

 

Pictu re courtesy of Phuket News

The arrest was executed by Pol. Lt. Col. Chayaphon. Phunaruemit, Deputy Superintendent from Kathu Police Station, accompanied by fellow Kathu Police officers.

 

Further investigations have revealed that a dispute had taken place at the PTT gas station in Pa Khlok, involving four young boys on bikes and some other youths in a white Isuzu pickup truck, prior to the shooting. The pickup truck then followed the youngsters before the shooting ensued near the Phuket Tin Mine Museum site in Kathu.

 

In addition to the primary suspect, the police also interrogated another five individuals connected with the incident. However, they have not disclosed whether any charges will be pressed against these individuals.

 

The law enforcement officers confirmed that the 17 year old boy, who had fired the gun, is now in custody at the Thalang Police Station. He is expected to face a series of charges in due course.

 

These include possession of firearms and ammunition without permission, jointly attempting to cause harm to others, and carrying firearms into towns, villages, or public roads without permission and reasonable cause.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-29

 

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What are these little runts doing out and about so late? 

 

Is this normal Thai mentality? Have a disagreement with someone at a petrol station so you follow them and then shoot them. 

 

What an idiot 

16 yrs old out at 1.30am Nice work mum. 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The law enforcement officers confirmed that the 17 year old boy, who had fired the gun, is now in custody at the Thalang Police Station. He is expected to face a series of charges in due course.

A long stretch away from the public.