Songkran celebration turns tragic as stray bullet hits elderly man

[webfact]

 

A celebration of Songkran took an alarming turn in Chachoengsao province when a stray bullet pierced through the ceiling and struck a 70 year old diabetic man, Somyot, who had previously lost a leg to his illness.

 

The incident, which occurred at 9pm yesterday, April 13, is currently under police investigation as they search for the shooter. Somyot was lying in bed when the bullet hit him under the chin and lodged in the back of his head, causing a serious injury.

 

Residents in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots during the evening. The elderly man was alone in his rented room when the bullet struck. Somyot’s landlady discovered him after hearing his calls for help and found him bleeding profusely.

Initially, Somyot believed he had been shot in the back of the head, but it was later revealed that the bullet entered underneath his chin. His family quickly provided first aid and transported him to Phutthasothon Hospital.

Police arrived at the scene to gather evidence and found a damaged hot water flask hit by a bullet, but no bullet holes in the ceiling, suggesting the shot came through the ventilation. The head village chief later stated that the bullet had been successfully removed and Somyot’s condition was stable, reported KhaoSod.

 

The area where the incident occurred was a popular spot for Songkran water play, yet by the time police arrived, the gunman was no longer present. Investigators are waiting to establish the identity of the gunman and the circumstances behind the incident.

 

In related news, a teenager in Prachin Buri was shot three times after driving past a group of youths. The injured teenager was immediately transported to the hospital as the police launched a hunt for the gunman.

 

The incident took place near a curve leading into a residential community, in front of a local disaster rescue station. The police are also investigating the CCTV footage for further leads on the case.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-15

 

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[brianthainess]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

but no bullet holes in the ceiling, suggesting the shot came through the ventilation.

What ? do they mean a window ?  A vacuum flask or one of those electric kettles that keeps water hot ?    Was it in fact a bullet or a projectile ? 

Is it all lost in translation Again ? 

[nahkit]

I'm trying to figure out how a bullet comes through the ceiling, so is presumably on a downward trajectory, but hits him under the chin and lodges in the back of his head when he's lying own on a bed?

[hotchilli]

Play safe this year.....Jeez

[simon43]

22 minutes ago, nahkit said:

I'm trying to figure out how a bullet comes through the ceiling, so is presumably on a downward trajectory, but hits him under the chin and lodges in the back of his head when he's lying own on a bed?

Perhaps he sleeps standing on his head?

[Andrew Dwyer]

30 minutes ago, nahkit said:

I'm trying to figure out how a bullet comes through the ceiling, so is presumably on a downward trajectory, but hits him under the chin and lodges in the back of his head when he's lying own on a bed?

Apparently it didn’t come through the ceiling as stated previously:

 

”Police arrived at the scene to gather evidence and found a damaged hot water flask hit by a bullet, but no bullet holes in the ceiling, suggesting the shot came through the ventilation.”

[ukrules]

Yeah, and that guy in the picture definitely has at least 2 legs, perhaps more

[PETERTHEEATER]

Investigators are waiting to establish the identity of the gunman and the circumstances behind the incident.

 

On who are they waiting? AN detectives?

[newbee2022]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A celebration of Songkran took an alarming turn in Chachoengsao province when a stray bullet pierced through the ceiling and struck a 70 year old diabetic man, Somyot, who had previously lost a leg to his illness.

 

The incident, which occurred at 9pm yesterday, April 13, is currently under police investigation as they search for the shooter. Somyot was lying in bed when the bullet hit him under the chin and lodged in the back of his head, causing a serious injury.

 

Residents in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots during the evening. The elderly man was alone in his rented room when the bullet struck. Somyot’s landlady discovered him after hearing his calls for help and found him bleeding profusely.

Initially, Somyot believed he had been shot in the back of the head, but it was later revealed that the bullet entered underneath his chin. His family quickly provided first aid and transported him to Phutthasothon Hospital.

Police arrived at the scene to gather evidence and found a damaged hot water flask hit by a bullet, but no bullet holes in the ceiling, suggesting the shot came through the ventilation. The head village chief later stated that the bullet had been successfully removed and Somyot’s condition was stable, reported KhaoSod.

 

The area where the incident occurred was a popular spot for Songkran water play, yet by the time police arrived, the gunman was no longer present. Investigators are waiting to establish the identity of the gunman and the circumstances behind the incident.

 

In related news, a teenager in Prachin Buri was shot three times after driving past a group of youths. The injured teenager was immediately transported to the hospital as the police launched a hunt for the gunman.

 

The incident took place near a curve leading into a residential community, in front of a local disaster rescue station. The police are also investigating the CCTV footage for further leads on the case.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-15

 

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I suppose it was a mistake. Some drunkard took the real gun instead of the water gun. Sorry🙏