Police Sergeant Shoots Himself in Front of Supervisor at Ang Thong Police Station

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Picture from responders.

 

A police sergeant suffering from depression tragically took his own life in front of colleagues and a supervisor at Samko Police Station on January 8.

 

The incident occurred around noon near the station's accommodation area in Samko Subdistrict, Samko District. Police and rescue personnel responded to the scene, where they found the victim, a 33-year-old police sergeant working in the administrative division of Samko Police Station, lying in a pool of blood. 

 

He had sustained a gunshot wound to the right temple, with the bullet exiting through the left side of his head. Despite being rushed to Samko Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

 

At the scene, investigators found a 9mm Glock 19 pistol, along with an open can of alcohol. The firearm and other evidence were collected for forensic examination.

 

Witnesses revealed that earlier in the morning, the sergeant had been drinking beer while seated near the accommodation area and was seen walking back and forth with the pistol in hand. At one point, he fired a shot into a drainage canal, prompting his colleagues to intervene. They attempted to calm him and called in a supervisor for assistance.

 

During the conversation, the sergeant appeared increasingly distressed. To the shock of those present, he suddenly raised the pistol to his temple and fired a single fatal shot. Efforts to save his life proved unsuccessful, and his supervisor, who witnessed the incident, was left in shock and required medical attention.

 

Pol. Col. Kantapon Thanatippinsakul, Superintendent of Samko Police Station, stated that the sergeant was known as a diligent officer but had been battling depression and was undergoing treatment at Samko Hospital. Colleagues reported no warning signs or unusual behaviour prior to the tragedy.

 

Authorities have collected evidence from the scene and will send the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine. The sergeant's family has been notified and will be interviewed to determine any underlying factors that may have led to the incident.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help.

 

-- 2025-01-09

 

 

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