Central Investigation Bureau Nabs Suspect Wanted for Over a Decade in Fatal Shooting Case

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of CIB

 

Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a man wanted for over 10 years in connection with a fatal shooting incident dating back to 2009. The arrest was carried out by the Special Operations Division (SOD) of the CIB on a road in Soi 13, Tha It Sub-district, Mueang Uttaradit District.

 

The suspect, identified only as Mr Athikom, was wanted on charges of murder in collaboration with others and violations of the Firearms Act.

 

The incident occurred in 2009, when Mr Athikom, accompanied by his wife and daughter, encountered two youths with whom he had a previous conflict. The youths allegedly threw objects at his vehicle and fired a gun in a threatening manner. Later, Mr Athikom was informed that the same group had returned and fired shots at a local internet café in Uttaradit.

 

In response, Mr Athikom and his associates, including two men referred to only as Mr X and Mr Ek, drove to the scene. Upon arrival, Mr X reportedly ran to the front of the shop and fired a single round. The group then fled the scene in their vehicle.

 

The bullet struck a female member of the rival group, who later died from her injuries.

 

After years on the run, authorities traced Mr Athikom to Tha It Sub-district in Uttaradit, where he was arrested and handed over to investigators to face prosecution.

 

The arrest operation was conducted under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridech, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau; Police Major General Teerachat Teerachatthamrong, Commander of the Special Operations Division; and Police Colonel Siwawong Damrongsatsiri, Superintendent of Subdivision 3, SOD.

 

The arresting team was led by Acting Police Lieutenant Colonel Chanaphat Siriphong, Inspector of Subdivision 3, SOD, along with other officers from the same unit.

 

-- 2025-04-13