Songkhla:Footage has emerged showing the sequence of events leading to the tragic shooting of a military police officer who attempted to intervene in a public altercation. The shooter, who has since been arrested, faces four serious charges in connection with the incident.

According to Thai News Agency, CCTV footage captured the moment when the trigger was pulled, resulting in the death of Sergeant Major Sulaiman Bin Awa. The footage also shows the shooter kicking and hitting the victim with the gun handle. The shooting occurred during a brawl near a food court on Chalathat Road in Songkhla Municipality.

The altercation began when a group followed an 18-year-old man, his girlfriend, and his mother out of a bar, resulting in a brief but violent confrontation. Sergeant Major Sulaiman, who was dining nearby, crossed the street in an attempt to separate the groups. However, he was mistaken for an ally of the opposing group and subsequently attacked.

The situation escalated when the assailant used a firearm to fatally wound Sergeant Major Sulaiman in the stomach. Despite being shot, the officer managed to reach the sidewalk before succumbing to his injuries. Emergency services responded, but he died en route to the hospital.

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the shooter, identified as 20-year-old Mr. Pariwat. He is charged with murder, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a firearm in public, and discharging a weapon without justification. Mr. Pariwat surrendered to police and claimed the shooting was accidental, a statement that investigators find questionable.