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A suspected burglar who allegedly broke into the home of a Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) official in Rayong province was found dead under suspicious circumstances. While initial reports suggested that the suspect took his own life after being chased by household members, police have raised concerns over inconsistencies at the crime scene, hinting at possible foul play.

 

The incident occurred at around 17:00 on 1 February, in a rubber plantation in Pa Yup Nai Subdistrict, Wang Chan District, Rayong. Authorities from Wang Chan Police Station, led by Police Lieutenant Sawai Chinwong, received a report that a man had broken into a residence, stolen a firearm, and was later found dead after allegedly shooting himself while trying to escape.

 

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the body of an unidentified man lying in a pool of blood near the entrance of a rubber plantation. The deceased had a gunshot wound to the head, and a .38-calibre revolver was found in his right hand. The body was later transported to Wang Chan Hospital for a post- mortem examination.

 

Mr. Somsak Morasilp, the SAO official whose house was targeted, stated that he was alerted to the burglary by members of his household. He claimed that the suspect was caught stealing valuables and a firearm from the house. When confronted, the suspect fled with the stolen gun, firing at one of his pursuers, injuring them in the hand. He allegedly attempted to fire at another person but the weapon misfired.

 

The suspect then reportedly ran over a canal, still being pursued. According to the household members, the pressure may have led him to turn the weapon on himself and take his own life.

 

However, Police Colonel Pattana Robru, Wang Chan Police Chief, has expressed doubts about this version of events. An initial forensic examination of the body revealed that the gunshot wound was to the back of the head, raising suspicions about whether the suspect could have shot himself. Additionally, the position of his holster and weapon suggested that drawing and firing in such a manner would have been extremely difficult.

 

Authorities are now summoning all witnesses for further questioning and reviewing CCTV footage from the area to clarify what truly happened. Police have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure transparency and justice for all parties involved.

 

-- 2025-02-02

 

 

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Its a dead burglar.... whats the problem!

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4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

was later found dead after allegedly shooting himself while trying to escape.

 

Doesn't this belong in the joke section?