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A long-standing family feud ended when a man shot his younger brother dead under their family home in Mukdahan province, following years of alleged harassment and threats against neighbours and family members.

 

Police were called to a house in Ban Khok Sung Noi, Kham Ahuan subdistrict, Mueang Mukdahan district, where they found the body of 44-year-old Mr. Athit lying near a wooden table under the house. He had been shot multiple times with a .32 calibre handgun.

 

The suspected gunman, identified as Mr. Wut, 46, the victim’s elder brother, remained at the scene and surrendered to police. According to investigators, the victim had been drinking rice whisky when the suspect approached and accused him of brandishing a gun and threatening to shoot their father. An argument broke out, during which Mr. Athit allegedly pointed a gun at his brother.

 

Mr. Wut, who had previously served as a conscript in the armed forces, reportedly disarmed his brother and fired five shots, hitting him in the chest and arm.

 

Neighbours told reporters the deceased was well known locally for aggressive and disruptive behaviour, frequently threatening others with firearms. They claimed he had previously driven his own father from the family home after threatening to kill him, forcing the elderly man to live in a field hut.

 

A witness, identified only as Ms. Fon, said she was watching television with her family, when she heard loud bangs, initially mistaking them for firecrackers. She went outside and discovered Mr. Athit had been shot dead, prompting her to call his father.

 

Police took Mr. Wut into custody at Mueang Mukdahan Police Station for questioning. The body of the deceased has been sent to a hospital in Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Authorities confirmed that legal proceedings are underway.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-08-11

 

 

 

sibling rivalry sucks!