Men arrested for restaurant shooting
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Two groups of young men involved in a shooting on Friday at a restaurant in Ratchaburi's Photharam district, that led to one bystander being killed and three others injured were now in custody, the head of Provincial Police Region 7 told a press conferen
Pol Maj Gen Harnpol Nitwibul said Sanit Jangwang, 24, and Nirut Aimsawat, 32, ran into rivals at Thesabal Photharam Market while on a motorbike. They chased the other group, led by Thanawat Khamyoon, 21, and shot at them.
Thanawat’s group, aged 18-21, fired back and chased the duo, who left their motorbike in front of the restaurant and fled on foot. Thanawat’s group then opened fire at the restaurant, killing Rattanporn Santiparapop, 29, a guest, and injuring three others.
The six were charged with murder, having guns in possession without permission and carrying guns in public places. Sanit also faces three years jail for a drug offence, while Thanawat was also wanted for another drug case.
