17-Year-Old Fatally Shoots 23-Year-Old Man; Police Reveal Motive

Khaosod•Society•266d ago

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A 17-year-old gunman on a dirt bike fatally shot a 23-year-old man on Phet Kasem Road in Phetchaburi, with police identifying a prior dispute as the motive.

•A 23-year-old man was fatally shot by a 17-year-old on a dirt bike on Phet Kasem Road, Phetchaburi province.
•The incident occurred on January 29, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM.
•Police have identified the shooter as a 17-year-old and believe the motive stems from a previous altercation between the victim and the suspect.

Overview

•On Jan 29, 2026, at 20:00, a shooting occurred near Phet Kasem Road in Phetchaburi province.
•A 23-year-old man, identified as Mr. Thanarat, was shot multiple times while on his motorcycle.
•The assailant, a 17-year-old male on a red dirt bike, pursued and shot the victim before fleeing.
•The victim sustained 6 gunshot wounds to the abdomen and 1 to the right elbow.
•Seven 9mm shell casings and two bullets were found at the scene.
•Police revealed the motive for the shooting was a previous dispute between the victim and the shooter.
•The suspect's mother has contacted the police to arrange for her son to surrender on the following day.
•Authorities are continuing to pressure the remaining fugitive involved in the incident.

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Key Entities

Person

Thanarat(นายธนรัฐ)

The 23-year-old victim who was fatally shot on Phet Kasem Road.

Pol. Lt. Col. Worapol Atsawong(พ.ต.ท.วรพล อัศวงษ์)

Investigating officer (Srang Sopuan) at Khao Yoi Police Station who received the report of the fatal shooting.

Pol. Col. Niyeom Suiwong(พ.ต.อ.นิยม สุ่ยวงษ์)

Chief of Khao Yoi Police Station providing details and updates on the investigation into the shooting.

Organization

Khao Yoi Police Station(สภ.เขาย้อย)

The police station responsible for the jurisdiction where the fatal shooting occurred and investigating the case.

Place

Phetchaburi Province(จ.เพชรบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the fatal shooting incident took place.

Phet Kasem Road(ถนนเพชรเกษม)

The road where the fatal shooting of Mr. Thanarat occurred.