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Teenagers shoot at the Songkran merit ceremony in Bueng Kan province, 1 dead, 2 injured

Two groups of teenagers quarreled at a Songkran merit event in a temple in Bueng Kan province before a group of teenagers used a gun to shoot their rivals. One person was killed and two others were injured. In the process of following up for prosecution

Today (15 April 2021) reporters reported that There are photos of the incident of a group of teenagers causing quarrels. by throwing a beer bottle before using firearms to shoot each other While watching Mo Lam Sing at the Songkran merit fair at Phon Sawang Temple, Ban Khok Kong, Khok Kong Subdistrict, Mueang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province, a 23-year-old man was shot dead.

In addition, two more people were injured, a 33-year-old woman from Khok Kong villagers. was shot in the left thigh and a 16-year-old young man from Chaiyaphon Subdistrict, was shot in the left thumb.

Investigators who witnessed the incident said that while the two groups of teenagers threw bottles at each other and shot guns in front of the Mo Lam stage. before chasing each other on the way At that moment, the deceased and his friends Run across the highway 222, Bueng Kan-Bung Khla There was a sound of a gun shot by the deceased. told a friend that he had been shot So he tried to support his friend across the road. before falling and dying while being taken to the hospital After the accident, a group of teenagers got into a car and fled.

The latest, Bueng Kan Provincial Police Investigation Set and police proving evidence collect evidence Two casings of a 380 Auto gun were found in front of the temple and traces of blood stains. Therefore, samples were collected for forensic examination.

Another investigative team went to the area to track down the perpetrators. Initially, more than 10 groups of quarrels from both sides were brought for questioning and the perpetrators were known. An arrest is currently underway.