webfact Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Cowboy cops shoot rampaging gunman's trigger finger offBy Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff ReporterGun to temple, Piya Sukijkanond threatens suicide Tuesday after shooting six of his family members, one fatally, in the Phun Phin district of Surat Thani province.SURAT THANI — Police in southern Thailand yesterday shot a gunman’s fingers off to stop him from pulling the trigger again after he shot six of his family members, killing one.Police said it’s still unclear why Piya Sukijkanond, 44, went on a rampage and opened fire on his own family Tuesday – they suspect mental health issues were a factor – but the incident ended without further loss of life when officers chose not to use deadly force.Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2016/06/22/cowboy-cops-shoot-rampaging-mans-trigger-finger-off/ -- Khaosod English 2016-06-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Quite a graphic photo. I'm surprised the gun isn't blurred out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksview Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 from what distance did they manage to shoot his fingers off? thats fair shooting i reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjjmmi Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Cowboy cops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huanga Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 the country is like the wild wild west then you need the elements that befit the name - cowboy cops, bandits, and lots of guns - sums up to a lawless society! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Almost as good as John Wayne I would say. Fair play to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Why burden the Thai people with a load that his mom should have swallowed? Now he's going to tie up the courts and be released at some point. Should have put that round into his jugular so he has some time to reflect on his actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 ''According to Somchai, the suspect is now in hospital, where police are waiting for him to recover so they can question and charge him. Somchai added that Piya was already on trial for a 2008 murder." That's quite a trial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVGerry Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 A day's work by the police. He lived and no one was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Awesome. You have to give credit where it's due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Awesome. You have to give credit where it's due. Probably going for a head shot and missed. Save face by claiming it was non lethal force and all in the plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchurch259 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Guess they missed, Should have been between the eyes and shooting others, killing one !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Good police work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 the country is like the wild wild west then you need the elements that befit the name - cowboy cops, bandits, and lots of guns - sums up to a lawless society! A bit like this then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksview Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Quite a graphic photo. I'm surprised the gun isn't blurred out. no problem doc, they blurred his packet of krong thip before the gun, don't want to send the bkk tech college boys the wrong message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Guessing he's not going to have a lot of visitors on visitor's day. At least not family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksview Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Guessing he's not going to have a lot of visitors on visitor's day. At least not family. droll very droll but very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I was an MP in the Marine's And I shot excellent Both with gun and rifle and even I with my 1911 A 45 couldn't pull that off so must be BS cause it smells strong from here. This another trust me I'm Thai moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3030 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Quite a graphic photo. I'm surprised the gun isn't blurred out. Looks blurred... Maybe should have blurred his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksview Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I was an MP in the Marine's And I shot excellent Both with gun and rifle and even I with my 1911 A 45 couldn't pull that off so must be BS cause it smells strong from here. This another trust me I'm Thai moment? hats off, for being a marine and a good shot but never for being an MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3030 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I was an MP in the Marine's And I shot excellent Both with gun and rifle and even I with my 1911 A 45 couldn't pull that off so must be BS cause it smells strong from here. This another trust me I'm Thai moment? The U.S. Marines? You qualified as an Excellent shooter? Was that like the Special Marines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkie Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 In England we call those incompetent xxxxx cowboys....In this case it should be sharp shooters. Then again , wouldn't it be better to aim at the shouler, the forearm ? Instead of the figures ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksview Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 the country is like the wild wild west then you need the elements that befit the name - cowboy cops, bandits, and lots of guns - sums up to a lawless society! smoke7.jpg A bit like this then? you been to petchabun and the isaan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Not bad, considering the cop was aiming for the guy's leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 UK police are taught not to shoot unless essential to protect themselves or the public. But when they do shoot they aim for largest body mass, the chest/torso as that provides the best chance of disabling someone with no chance of them being able to attack again, as they could do if shot in the arm or leg. Thai police could learn from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn000 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I was an MP in the Marine's And I shot excellent Both with gun and rifle and even I with my 1911 A 45 couldn't pull that off so must be BS cause it smells strong from here. This another trust me I'm Thai moment? From what distance could you not hit someones hand? I know hunters who can get a heart shot at 300 yards, and you can't see the heart you have to judge it, hitting someones hand at 50 yards is child's play to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfx Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Good shot I say. Being an ex Police TRG Sniper in Oz, we shot out to a max of 300 metres. Way different to military, that shoot out to 1000+ metres. The difference being that once a Police Officer takes a shot, then generally the situation is done and dusted. If a military sniper takes the shot, then they also have to have an exit plan as a world of heat could be coming their way. With the rifles we had, I'd be confident of shooting the hand that the perp is holding the pistol with out to about 200 metres max. Especially if that photo published is an accurate account of the scenario at the time. But having said all that, we weren't permitted to take shots like that. It is one shot, one kill for all Oz TRG type units, with a head shot being the preferred option. So I'd be curious as to know the range the Thai Police took their shot from, what type of rifle and their actual policy on this stuff. But in the end, a good shot as far as I am concerned as no further loss of life, and even though this bloke is killer, a Police Officer doesn't need a kill on his conscious either. And for everyone who thinks it is an easy job pulling the trigger and taking a life, you have no idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Why burden the Thai people with a load that his mom should have swallowed? Now he's going to tie up the courts and be released at some point. Should have put that round into his jugular so he has some time to reflect on his actions. It was probably meant to be a body shot, it's just that they missed and shot a finger off, it sounds pretty good so let's say that's what was meant. Edited June 22, 2016 by Artisi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksview Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Good shot I say. Being an ex Police TRG Sniper in Oz, we shot out to a max of 300 metres. Way different to military, that shoot out to 1000+ metres. The difference being that once a Police Officer takes a shot, then generally the situation is done and dusted. If a military sniper takes the shot, then they also have to have an exit plan as a world of heat could be coming their way. With the rifles we had, I'd be confident of shooting the hand that the perp is holding the pistol with out to about 200 metres max. Especially if that photo published is an accurate account of the scenario at the time. But having said all that, we weren't permitted to take shots like that. It is one shot, one kill for all Oz TRG type units, with a head shot being the preferred option. So I'd be curious as to know the range the Thai Police took their shot from, what type of rifle and their actual policy on this stuff. But in the end, a good shot as far as I am concerned as no further loss of life, and even though this bloke is killer, a Police Officer doesn't need a kill on his conscious either. And for everyone who thinks it is an easy job pulling the trigger and taking a life, you have no idea... yep, a well trained man with a rifle and scope at distance, take his hand out for sure, an average thai copper with a hand gun, i reckon he was shooting at a target not sure which part though. leave that to the professional men too make those calls/comments. i shot a parker hale once, should have just given me a brick. Edited June 22, 2016 by macksview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mankondang Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi -Ho Silver away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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