Central Thailand: Stepfather fatally shoots stepson then kills himself

A family dispute culminated in a fatal shooting last night at around 9.30pm in the community of Ban Saeng, Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya province, when a stepfather shot his stepson before turning the gun on himself.

Bang Pa-in Police Station received an emergency call reporting a serious gun-related injury within the Eua Arthorn housing village. Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Peerakul Aengritong, the investigative team, along with the Putthaisawan Foundation emergency responders, rushed to the scene.

Upon arrival, they discovered the stepson, 33 year old Sakol critically wounded from a .32 caliber gunshot to the right temple. Despite immediate medical treatment and swift transport to the hospital, Sakol succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, the 56 year old stepfather, Chaiyot remained inside his two-story townhouse, prompting a police tactical team to…