Kalasin, Arrivals disrupt Mor Lam Sing work. Pulled out a gun and fired loudly. A 12-year-old child was killed by a stray bullet. The village headman intervened to stop the death. As for the village headman, he is in serious condition. Police have filed three serious charges against the 18-year-old gunman.

At 1:00 a.m. today (4 Nov. 2023), police officers Nong Kung Si Police Station, Kalasin Province received a report of the use of firearms at a Mor Lam Sing event at Ban Nong Chum Saeng, Village No. 5, Nong Yai Subdistrict, Nong Kung Si District, Kalasin Province. There were injuries and deaths. Therefore, he rushed to investigate the scene along with the rescue team. and doctors at Nong Kung Si Hospital Arrived at the scene on the road in Nong Chum Saeng village. While there was an exhibition of Morlam racing, 12-year-old Saranyu was found shot in the left eye. He lay dead at the scene. There was also a person seriously injured, namely Mr. Kwanchai, 55 years old, headman of Nong Chum Saeng village, Village No. 7, who was shot in the stomach and is in serious condition. Officers rushed him to the hospital where he died later. As for Mr. Prasit, age 54 years, village headman of Nong Yai subdistrict. Was shot and seriously injured

The culprit is an 18-year-old male from Maha Sarakham who was arrested along with the 9 mm semi-automatic pistol used in the crime. From the preliminary investigation, it is known that at the scene of the incident there was a Mor Lam Sing performance. On the occasion of making merit and dedicating merit During the performance, a younger female friend of the gunman said to the gunman that there had been a fight at the event. Afraid of being hurt The gunman then came to pick up his female friend. Before traveling, he admitted that he had taken 3 methamphetamine pills. When he arrived at the scene, he went to watch a molam performance. During that time, a group of rival youths came in and attacked the younger version of the gunman until he was injured. The gunman then used the firearm he carried and shot at the rival youth.

During that time, Mr. Prasit which was the village headman, Mr. Khwanchai, the village headman, along with the peacekeeping team went to put out the incident. Order the accused to stop. and arrested When the accused fell to the ground, he used a gun and fired rapidly at the village headman. with the village headman, 7 rounds, the bullet hit Mr. Prasit Abdominal area injured and Mr. Kwanchai His stomach area was injured and he later died. The stray bullet also hit a 12-year-old boy and died instantly. The gunman was arrested at the scene along with a gun. Ammunition, guns

Pol. Maj. Gen. Triwit Sriprapa, commander of Kalasin Provincial Police, said the motive stemmed from anger on behalf of a younger friend who was attacked. and also took amphetamines The firearm is under investigation. From the investigation, the perpetrator confessed. But officials haven't taken him to make a plan yet. due to fear that it would not be safe And now the investigative officer has filed 3 serious charges, including intentional murder, murder and attempted murder of a hard worker who is performing his duty, and possessing a firearm and ammunition without permission.

The latest was last evening. At Mr. Kwanchai's house Village headman who was shot dead A funeral ceremony for Mr. Kwanchai was organized. Neighbors came to express their condolences. Just like the home of the 12 year old boy who was caught in the crossfire, the atmosphere was filled with sadness as well. There were many relatives and friends who came to express their condolences.

The deceased's grandmother said the family is still in shock over the unexpected loss. Because it is the first time that the younger sibling goes out of the house to go out with friends. In the past, if she went out of the house to go to a merit making event I was going to go with grandparents or parents, but last night I asked permission to go see Mor Lam Racing with a group of friends, so I gave permission because it was a nearby village. I told them to hurry and go back and believe that the younger sibling wouldn't stray too far. Because I'm a good kid. docile Always obey your elders.

Source: Thai News Agency