Police investigate 2 gunmen who shoot at RCA before being detained

Bangkok, April 17 – Police investigate 2 gunmen who committed a shooting at an entertainment venue in the RCA area last night, both confessed. Officers reported 2 charges before taking them into custody.

from the incident of a quarrel between teenagers Before pulling a gun and firing in an entertainment venue in the RCA area In the middle of the night (April 17, 2023), tourists were injured by stray objects. Many people had to be taken to the hospital. After the incident, the police immediately arrested two gunmen before detaining them for questioning at the Makkasan Police Station. Both confessed. The officer charged Firearms Act. and jointly assaulting others injured

Recently, the news team went to the area to explore the scene of the accident. Found that there are still a lot of equipment used to play Songkran water. No store personnel or employees enter the area. Only workers came to move the Songkran festival stage out of the area.

Asked the staff to control the generator that was used on the stage at the Songkran festival last night, said that he heard several shots of gunshots. After a while, people panicked and ran away. I myself do not know what caused it. But I heard people say it was jealousy. and disagree with this behaviour. dangerous to others

As for the atmosphere at Makkasan Police Station, the accused are Mr. Natthanon, 41, and Mr. Natthaphon, 19, guilty of jointly assaulting others, injuring others and violating the Firearms Act. In which the police are preparing to interrogate both of them again at noon today. because the real cause is still unknown because last night Both of them are in a state of intoxication, causing disturbances and will be taken to detention at the Criminal Court.

Police Major General Attaporn Wong Siri Preeda Metropolitan Police Commander 1 revealed that he had been interviewing the two suspects since last night. Initially, the accused was still in a state of severe drunkenness, causing confusion and incomprehension. The behavior of the accused each holding a firearm, chasing down the enemy from the street in front of the entertainment place and when arriving in front of the entertainment place The perpetrator used a firearm to shoot into the store. Injured by tourists It is currently not possible to say whether Are the two suspects friends or come together? which the police had to chase the CCTV camera again Preliminary at the scene found 7 gun casings and ammunition.

In addition, a background check found that Mr. Nattanon had a history of drug trafficking in the area of Din Daeng Police Station and Mr. Natthaphon had a history of burglary in the area of Chonburi Province. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency