Man shoots family: 2 dead, 2 injured, flees district. Arrested.

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting and critically injuring two family members and killing two others during a midnight home invasion in Chiang Rai.

•A man identified as Kritchakon (surname withheld), 42, has been arrested for a shooting incident.
•The incident occurred at a house in Wiang Kaen District, Chiang Rai Province.
•Two individuals sustained critical injuries, and two others died as a result of the shooting.
•The suspect was apprehended in Wiang Chiang Rung District after fleeing the scene.

Overview

•On July 6, 2026, at 21:45, officers received a report of a shooting incident.
•On July 7, 2026, at 06:30, the suspect, Kritchakon, age 42, was apprehended.
•A man, Kritchakon, age 42, allegedly broke into a house and fired a weapon.
•Two individuals, Sunida (wife, 52) and Sirak (son, 29), were critically injured.
•Two individuals, Supunnee (sister-in-law, 55) and another relative, Kriengsak, died from their injuries.
•Kritchakon fled to Wiang Chiang Rung District after the incident.
•Police arrested Kritchakon and confiscated one firearm used in the incident.
•Following apprehension, Kritchakon was charged with intentional homicide and illegal firearm possession, leading to further investigation into motives.

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Key Entities

Person

Kritchakon(นายกฤชกร)

The 42-year-old suspect arrested for allegedly shooting his family.

Pol.Maj.Gen. Manop Senakul(พล.ต.ต.มานพ เสนากูล)

Commander of Chiang Rai Provincial Police who ordered the investigation.

Pol.Col. Pipat Naradeth(พ.ต.อ.พิพัฒน์ นาระเดช)

Deputy Commander of Chiang Rai Provincial Police who directed the operation.

Pol.Col. Paskorn Thawatchiangpoon(พ.ต.อ.พัสกร ธวัชเชียงกูล)

Superintendent of Chiang Rai Provincial Police Investigation who led the arrest team.

Sunida(นางสุนิดา)

The 52-year-old wife of the suspect and one of the critically injured victims.

Sirak(นายศิรักษ์)

The 29-year-old son of the suspect and one of the critically injured victims.

Supunnee(นางสุพรรณี)

The 55-year-old sister-in-law of the suspect and one of the deceased victims.

Kriengsak(นายเกรียงศักดิ์)

A relative of the family and one of the deceased victims.

Organization

Wiang Kaen Police Station(สภ.เวียงแก่น)

The police station in the district where the shooting occurred and where the suspect will be prosecuted.

Wiang Chiang Rung Police Station(สภ.เวียงเชียงรุ้ง)

The police station in the district where the suspect was apprehended.

Place

Chiang Rai Province(จ.เชียงราย)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the home invasion and shooting incident took place.

Wiang Kaen District(อ.เวียงแก่น)

The specific district in Chiang Rai Province where the shooting incident occurred.

Wiang Chiang Rung District(อ.เวียงเชียงรุ้ง)

The district in Chiang Rai Province where the suspect fled and was subsequently arrested.

Law

Intentional homicide(ฆ่าผู้อื่นโดยเจตนา)

A charge filed against the suspect for killing another person with intent.

Carrying a firearm and ammunition in a city, village, or public way without permission and justification(พกพาอาวุธปืนและเครื่องกระสุนปืนไปในเมือง หมู่บ้าน หรือทางสาธารณะโดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาตและไม่มีเหตุอันสมควร)

A charge filed against the suspect for illegally carrying a weapon.