Songkhla: Killing at Petrol Station as 23-Year-Old Man Shot Dead

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders and CCTV.

 

A brutal shooting occurred early morning on January 5, at a Bangchak petrol station in Sadao, Songkhla, where a 23-year-old man was gunned down in a confrontation with three assailants. The incident, which took place at around 05:10, has left the local community in shock, and authorities are now working to track down the suspects.

 

The victim, identified as Nathon (23), was found lying lifeless on the petrol station's forecourt. His motorcycle had fallen nearby, and he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, likely from a 9mm handgun. Police discovered eight spent bullet casings at the scene. The shooting appeared to have been the result of a dispute.

 

Police quickly arrived at the scene, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pichai Khunthongkaew, and worked alongside other officers from the Sadao Police Station, the Songkhla Provincial Police, and the Southern Police Region. The investigation revealed that the victim, who had previously worked at the petrol station, had arrived to refuel his motorcycle when he encountered the group of three men, who were already at the station. An argument broke out, and the victim was shot in cold blood.

 

Surveillance footage from the station captured the disturbing sequence of events. The three men approached the victim while he was sitting on his motorcycle. One of them displayed something on their mobile phone, possibly a provocative image or message, which escalated the situation. The dispute quickly turned violent, and after briefly walking away, the men returned. One man then kicked the victim's motorcycle, causing it to fall, before pulling out a firearm and firing multiple shots at Nathon, killing him instantly.

 

 

 

Following the shooting, the suspects fled the scene on their motorcycles. Police are now focused on identifying and locating the individuals involved. Authorities believe the shooter may have a history of carrying weapons. While the exact motive remains unclear, investigators are exploring two primary theories: the possibility of a conflict related to a woman or a dispute linked to illegal business activities, potentially involving drugs.

 

As the investigation continues, authorities are working to gather evidence and track down the suspects. If they do not surrender voluntarily, a warrant for their arrest will be issued.

 

-- 2025-01-06

 

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

As the investigation continues, authorities are working to gather evidence and track down the suspects. If they do not surrender voluntarily, a warrant for their arrest will be issued.

Easy does it.

[Confuscious]

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

If they do not surrender voluntarily, a warrant for their arrest will be issued.

Easy does it.

That's the usual Thai police system.
The culprits are offered the opportunity to go to the police and surrender volutarily.
If they admit to be guilty, the sentence is reduced by 50%.

A win-win for both parties.

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Update on this story is here:

Suspect Surrenders After Shooting Man Dead at Petrol Station in Songkhla

 

 

 

[Captain Flack]

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