Wanted murder suspect captured after fatal shoot-out in Ang Thong

A long-standing warrant offender was apprehended today after a shoot-out which led to a fatality in Ang Thong province, central Thailand. The suspect, a 36 year old man, murdered a 45 year old man. The suspect eventually wound up in hospital after injuring himself during the incident.

Officers from Pho Thong Police Station, Wiset Chai Chan Police Station, and Mueang Ang Thong Police Station arrested Jirat, at a hospital in Ang Thong province following the shooting incident at a night club in central Ang Thong. Phumiphat, also known as Ake Wat Chan Nirimit, sustained critical injuries and later died in hospital.

Jirat, who was also shot during the altercation, received treatment at another hospital where he was arrested. The police were informed of his whereabouts and subsequently…