Man 48 Napping Shot Dead; Revenge Suspected

Khaosod•Society•22h ago

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Revenge-fueled shooting leaves a 48-year-old man dead in Phatthalung.

•A 48-year-old man was shot and killed inside his hut in Phatthalung province.
•The incident occurred on April 12, 2026, at approximately 8:30 PM.
•Police are investigating a personal dispute as a potential motive, with threats reported in late March.
•The victim sustained four gunshot wounds from a .38 caliber weapon.

Overview

•On April 12, 2026, at 20:30, a man was shot and killed inside his hut in Moo 6, Khok Sai Subdistrict, Pa Bon District, Phatthalung Province.
•Authorities received a report of a shooting resulting in fatalities.
•The victim, identified as Mr. Jerd, aged 48, sustained four gunshot wounds from a .38 caliber weapon.
•Police are investigating the cause of death, suspecting a personal dispute and reported threats in late March.
•The victim, Mr. Jerd, died from his injuries shortly after the shooting.
•The victim's 21-year-old son witnessed the aftermath, seeing the assailant flee the scene.
•Police are accelerating investigations to apprehend the suspect and will conduct further legal proceedings.

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Key Quotes

Son of the victim

"After eating and talking with my father, I went to my aunt's house nearby. About 5 minutes later, I heard 4 gunshots from the hut where my father was sleeping. I ran over and saw the assailant running out, but I couldn't see who it was clearly. When I checked on my father, he was gasping and died shortly after."

ก่อนเกิดเหตุหลังจากนั่งกินข้าวกับพ่อและพูดคุยกันเสร็จ ตนเดินออกไปนั่งบ้านน้าใกล้ ๆ ราว 5 นาทีได้ยินเสียงปืนดังขึ้น 4 นัดตรงขนำที่พ่อนอน วิ่งมาดูเห็นคนร้ายวิ่งออกจากขนำไปมองไม่ถนัดว่าเป็นใคร ก่อนขึ้นไปดูพ่อพบนอนหายใจรวยรินและเสียชีวิตในเวลาต่อมา

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Jerd(นายเจิด)

The 48-year-old victim who was shot and killed in his hut.

Pol. Capt. Viroj Prapree(ร.ต.อ.วิโรจน์ ปราบปรี)

The deputy inspector (investigation) at Pa Bon Police Station who received the report of the shooting.

Son of the victim(ลูกชาย)

The 21-year-old son of the victim who witnessed the aftermath of the shooting.

Organization

Pa Bon Police Station(สภ.ป่าบอน)

The police station investigating the fatal shooting incident in Phatthalung.

Place

Phatthalung Province(จ.พัทลุง)ℹ️

The province where the fatal shooting incident occurred.

Moo 6, Khok Sai Subdistrict, Pa Bon District, Phatthalung Province(หมู่ 6 ต.โคกทราย อ.ป่าบอน จ.พัทลุง)

The specific location within Phatthalung Province where the victim was shot and killed.