Shooting suspect moved to prison
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A police officer accused of shooting his superintendent to death after a quarrel was put under detention yesterday at the Sukhothai provincial prison.
Investigators have opposed his bail request, saying the case constitutes a severe criminal offence. It will take about a week for the case to reach the Office of the Attorney-General.
Pol Lt-Major Jakrarom Thoopjaem, former crime-suppression commander at the Sri Samrong District Police Station, is accused of killing his superior Pol Colonel Thanatpong Prasertsiriprapa, and has been transferred to the main provincial prison after court approval. Previously he was being treated for injuries at Srisangworn Hospital.
A royally sponsored funeral of the slain officer will be held tomorrow.
