Factory Worker Gathering Turns Violent After Jealousy Sparks Shooting, Injuring Two

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A late-night drinking party among factory workers ended in chaos when a man opened fire, injuring two people, after an argument stemming from inappropriate remarks. The incident occurred at 02:30 outside a convenience store in Soi Lung Chat, off Suk Sawat 84 Road in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan.

 

Police Lieutenant Dechachat Saruna of Phra Samut Chedi Police Station was notified of the incident and arrived at the scene with Deputy Superintendent Pol. Lt. Col. Sutjai Nueakoa Wai, investigative officers, and Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers.

 

At the scene, located approximately 100 metres into Soi Lung Chat, officers found two injured men at a stone table in front of the store. The first victim, identified as Mr. Saktawee, 36, from Sisaket Province, had been shot in the right collarbone. The second victim, Mr. Jakkrit, 31, from Chaiyaphum Province, was shot in the left leg. Emergency responders provided first aid before transporting them to a nearby hospital. Police also recovered three .38-caliber shell casings from the road, which were taken as evidence.

 

Witnesses reported that the assailant, a man riding pillion on a white Honda PCX motorcycle driven by a woman, fled the scene in the direction of Suk Sawat 84 Road after the shooting. Police attempted to intercept the pair but were unsuccessful.

 

According to Mr. Saktawee, one of the injured, the group had gathered outside the store at around 22:00 for a casual drinking session following a football match. The party included himself, his girlfriend, and Mr. Jakkrit, among others. At around 13:00, the shooter and his girlfriend passed by on their motorcycle and stopped when called over by Mr. Saktawee's girlfriend.

 

During the brief encounter, Mr. Jakkrit, who knew the shooter's girlfriend, made casual remarks and touched her arm, causing the shooter to lose his temper. The shooter slapped Mr. Jakkrit twice, prompting a verbal altercation. The woman tried to defuse the situation by leaving with the shooter.

 

However, moments later, the couple returned, and the shooter fired multiple shots into the group, forcing everyone to flee in panic. Mr. Saktawee and Mr. Jakkrit were struck by bullets during the attack.

 

Another witness, Mr. Wetchayan, 41, a factory worker, corroborated the account, adding that the shooter appeared enraged by the interactions between Mr. Jakkrit and his girlfriend.

 

Police have recorded the incident and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby cameras to identify the suspects.

 

Authorities have confirmed they know the identities of the assailant and his accomplice and are working to apprehend them.

 

Both victims are currently recovering in the hospital as police continue their investigation.

 

-- 2024-12-10

 

[PJ71]

Cretins

[BangkokReady]

15 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Cretins

 

What are you talking about?  Don't you shoot multiple people with a gun whenever someone touches your partner's arm?  🙄