Father shoots and kills drug-addicted son in Sichon

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A 60-year-old father in Nakhon Si Thammarat was arrested for shooting and killing his 31-year-old son during a drug-induced rampage.

•The incident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Sao Phao Subdistrict, Sichon District.
•A 31-year-old man, referred to as Mr. A, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest.
•The suspect, identified as Mr. Chat, admitted to shooting his son to stop him from attacking with a machete.
•Police seized a .357 caliber handgun and 4 rounds of ammunition from the residence.

•On July 19, 2026, at 23:30, Police Lieutenant Anurak Chuaykaew was notified of a shooting fatality at Sichon Hospital.
•Mr. A, aged 31, was found barely breathing by the roadside next to a black Honda Wave motorcycle in Moo 9, Sao Phao Subdistrict, Sichon District.
•Phetkasem Sichon Foundation personnel provided first aid and CPR before transporting Mr. A to Sichon Hospital, where Mr. A later died.
•Mr. Chat, aged 60, stated Mr. A was addicted to drugs and became violent, attempting to attack Mr. Chat with a machete.
•Mr. Chat shot Mr. A once with a .357 caliber handgun and attempted to drive Mr. A to the hospital but stopped after 1 km as Mr. A lost consciousness.
•Police searched the home of Mr. Chat and seized one .357 caliber handgun and 4 bullets.
•Mr. Chat was taken into custody and charged with homicide and weapons offenses.

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Mr. A(นายเอ)ℹ️

A 31-year-old man who was shot and killed by his father.

Mr. Chat(นายชาติ)

A 60-year-old father who shot his son and was charged with homicide.

Police Lieutenant Anurak Chuaykaew(ร.อ.ต. อนุรักษ์ ช่วยแก้ว)

A deputy inspector of investigation at Sichon Police Station.

Sichon Police Station(สภ.สิชล)

The police station responsible for the investigation in Sichon District.

Sichon Hospital(รพ.สิชล)

The medical facility where Mr. A was treated and pronounced dead.

Phetkasem Sichon Foundation(มูลนิธิเพชรเกษมสิชล)

The rescue organization that provided first aid and transport for the victim.

Sao Phao Subdistrict, Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat(ต.เสาเภา อ.สิชล จ.นครศรีธรรมราช)

The location where the shooting occurred.