Former Police Officer Opens Fire on Neighbours, Injuring Three in Phrae

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint

 

A former police officer, holding the rank of Police Senior Sergeant Major, opened fire on his neighbours in Phrae, injuring three people. The incident is believed to have been sparked by the suspect’s suspicion that his fighting cock had been poisoned.

 

Police Lieutenant Suthipoj Thananchai, an investigator at Huai Ma Police Station, received a report of a shooting in which three individuals were injured. Emergency responders from Phrae Hospital, the Maelai Municipality Rescue Unit, and the Phrae Volunteer Rescue Association were dispatched to the scene, along with officers from Huai Ma Police Station, Phrae Provincial Investigation Division, and local administrative officials.

 

 

The shooting took place outside a two-storey wooden house in Moo 4, Huai Ma subdistrict, Mueang Phrae district. The house had no perimeter fence, and 13 spent bullet casings were found scattered on the ground.

 

One of the victims, Mr Tosaphon, 65, was found lying in a pool of blood on the road in front of his house, suffering from gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg. Nearby, Mr Nikhom, 59, had been shot in the right leg and torso. The third victim, Mrs Priya, 52, Tosaphon’s wife, had sustained gunshot wounds to her arms, legs, and body. She managed to flee the scene and seek help at a nearby clinic, from where emergency services were alerted.

 

The injured were given first aid and transported to Phrae Hospital for further treatment.

 

Police then proceeded to the home of the suspect, identified as Sompong, 65, a former deputy inspector. He was found inside his house, intoxicated and shouting incoherently. Officers spent approximately 30 minutes negotiating with him before he agreed to surrender and was taken into custody at Huai Ma Police Station.

 

Village headwoman Pawina Choksakulsub stated that she had heard multiple gunshots but was too afraid to go outside. Once the situation calmed, she assisted in transporting the injured to hospital. She confirmed that two of the victims remained conscious, while one was unresponsive.

 

She further explained that Sompong had been in a longstanding dispute with Tosaphon over the death of his fighting cock. He believed that Tosaphon had poisoned the bird, leading to the violent attack.

 

Authorities are now conducting further investigations to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.

 

-- 2025-03-29

 

[ozz1]

What is it with these former police is it because they are missing out on the gravy train who knows

[Watawattana]

In the USA there was a name for this type of thing.  I think it was "gone postal".

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The incident is believed to have been sparked by the suspect’s suspicion that his fighting cock had been poisoned.

What ?

[Peterphuket]

7 hours ago, ozz1 said:

What is it with these former police is it because they are missing out on the gravy train who knows

They all joined the police in the hope of driving an MB in the future.
There are some who were disappointed in that, resulting in such excesses.

[Peterphuket]

His cock had been poisoned.😂

[newbee2022]

Short fuse, big ego but small Willie?😂

[LeRoux]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What ?

A Career Ending "Toxicity Event".

[novacova]

Isn’t there a law against drunk shooting? If not then there should be.

[NorthernRyland]

You know you're a redneck when you're living in Phrae and shoot your neighbor because he poisoned your fighting cock.

[still kicking]

9 hours ago, Watawattana said:

In the USA there was a name for this type of thing.  I think it was "gone postal".

I must be a bad person. I just Postal voted 

[Jim Blue]

9 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

His cock had been poisoned.😂

I believe there are a couple more words to this , the words bull and story !

[Nairbem]

On 3/29/2025 at 3:55 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint

 

A former police officer, holding the rank of Police Senior Sergeant Major, opened fire on his neighbours in Phrae, injuring three people. The incident is believed to have been sparked by the suspect’s suspicion that his fighting cock had been poisoned.

 

Police Lieutenant Suthipoj Thananchai, an investigator at Huai Ma Police Station, received a report of a shooting in which three individuals were injured. Emergency responders from Phrae Hospital, the Maelai Municipality Rescue Unit, and the Phrae Volunteer Rescue Association were dispatched to the scene, along with officers from Huai Ma Police Station, Phrae Provincial Investigation Division, and local administrative officials.

 

 

The shooting took place outside a two-storey wooden house in Moo 4, Huai Ma subdistrict, Mueang Phrae district. The house had no perimeter fence, and 13 spent bullet casings were found scattered on the ground.

 

One of the victims, Mr Tosaphon, 65, was found lying in a pool of blood on the road in front of his house, suffering from gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg. Nearby, Mr Nikhom, 59, had been shot in the right leg and torso. The third victim, Mrs Priya, 52, Tosaphon’s wife, had sustained gunshot wounds to her arms, legs, and body. She managed to flee the scene and seek help at a nearby clinic, from where emergency services were alerted.

 

The injured were given first aid and transported to Phrae Hospital for further treatment.

 

Police then proceeded to the home of the suspect, identified as Sompong, 65, a former deputy inspector. He was found inside his house, intoxicated and shouting incoherently. Officers spent approximately 30 minutes negotiating with him before he agreed to surrender and was taken into custody at Huai Ma Police Station.

 

Village headwoman Pawina Choksakulsub stated that she had heard multiple gunshots but was too afraid to go outside. Once the situation calmed, she assisted in transporting the injured to hospital. She confirmed that two of the victims remained conscious, while one was unresponsive.

 

She further explained that Sompong had been in a longstanding dispute with Tosaphon over the death of his fighting cock. He believed that Tosaphon had poisoned the bird, leading to the violent attack.

 

Authorities are now conducting further investigations to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.

 

-- 2025-03-29

 

I understand him being upset 😡 at the death of his cock! Putting the blame on others at his age is childish 😒 🙄 IMO