BANGKOK, May 21 - The case of an elderly man frantic using a firearm to shoot family members injured. finally surrender after the staff negotiated persuading for a long time before being taken to investigate the true cause
The incident occurred at a house in Soi Chan 23, Yannawa District. The police at Bang Phongphang Police Station and those involved rushed to inspect and warned them to exercise caution. Because the man, holding a .38 caliber weapon, walked about sternly. Authorities tried to persuade him to drop his weapons and surrender.
The younger brother said The perpetrator is the eldest brother. In the morning, we eat together with grandchildren as usual. then had an argument with grandchildren for unknown reasons Sister tried to dissuade pulled a gun and fired at the right side of the chest, seriously wounded When he was stopped, he was slapped with a firearm and threatened to shoot him all. However, during the persuasion The man briefly vented his frustrations to reporters, saying he was afraid his brothers would cheat or take possessions.
Finally, the man surrendered. After the officials negotiated for a long time ready to be taken to investigate the true cause It is known that the said man, about 80 years old, is a retired soldier.
After the police were able to detain the perpetrators. It was a man about 80 years old after using a firearm to shoot his sister inside the house, Soi Chan 23/2, Chong Nonsi Subdistrict, Yannawa District, Bangkok.
Maj. Gen. Thawatkiat Jinda Kuansanong, Commander No. 5, revealed that after the officers brought the perpetrators for interrogation at the Bang Phong Phang Police Station, he appeared to calm down. Answering questions and cooperating well with investigators
Maj. Gen. Thawatchakiat further revealed that the cause of this incident came from the problem of inheritance management that he claimed was unfair. Also, in fact The perpetrator did not live in this house at all. Before causing the incident, he came to the said villa to discuss the allocation of the inheritance. It appears that they could not agree. There was a quarrel between the brothers and sisters. Originally, there were 8 brothers and sisters, 3 people had died, leaving only 5 people alive when they could not negotiate. Thus, a riot of rage occurred.
Maj. Gen. Thawatkiat revealed that today's events The officers controlled the situation and it ended well. because the police use their negotiation skills listen to the perpetrators' problems Give the perpetrators the opportunity to fully vent their hearts. to let the perpetrators know that there are still people listening to him This skill allowed the perpetrator to openly drop the gun and surrender to the investigator. However, one injured person, who was the perpetrator's sister Symptoms are now safe. Other causes In the process of interrogation, prepare to send the accused for further mental assessment.
for preliminary charges Charged with attempted murder and for carrying firearms in public. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency