Gunman Sneaks Into Home, Cuts Power, and Shoots Owner Dead in Phatthalung

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A gunman crept into a house through the back entrance, cut the power, and shot the owner dead in a chilling execution-style murder in Phatthalung province. The victim, a 38-year-old man was shot three times and died at the scene.

 

At 00:05 on March 12, officers from Khuan Khanun Police Station, led by Pol. Lt. Athipat Maisuk, were alerted to the shooting of a 38-year-old man, identified as Mr. Wutthichai, at his home in Moo 1, Makok Nuea Subdistrict, Khuan Khanun District. The police and emergency responders rushed to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, officers found Mr. Wutthichai’s body slumped against a wall inside the house. He had been shot three times, once in the head and twice in the chest, with a .38 calibre firearm. Investigators recovered a bullet casing near the body as evidence.

 

The victim’s 37-year-old wife, Ms. Piyaporn, told police that she had been asleep in a bedroom while her husband was sitting in the house’s main room. She heard the electrical switch being turned off, followed by her husband shouting, “Why did you turn off the lights?” Moments later, three gunshots rang out. When she rushed out, she found her husband had been shot dead.

 

Neighbours and relatives revealed that Mr. Wutthichai had been released from prison two years ago after serving time for drug-related offences. Since then, he had kept to himself, and those close to him were unaware of any ongoing conflicts.

 

However, police investigations uncovered a history of drug involvement, firearm-related offences, and violent behaviour, including past incidents where he had destroyed property and disturbed his neighbours. Authorities suspect that his past criminal activities may have led to his murder.

 

Police believe the gunman was someone who knew the victim well. Investigators are now questioning the victim’s wife and acquaintances to determine the exact motive and identify the perpetrator. Authorities are actively pursuing leads to bring the gunman to justice.

 

-- 2025-03-13

 

[flyingtlger]

7 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

He had been shot three times, once in the head and twice in the chest, with a .38 calibre firearm

 

Sounds like a professional hit job.......