Ice Cream Vendor Shooting in Prachinburi Leaves Woman Injured
A violent confrontation between competing ice cream vendors in Prachinburi’s Kabin Buri district resulted in serious injuries to a female vendor. The incident occurred on the evening of June 14, prompting a police investigation to locate the armed suspect who fled the scene.
Incident Overview
The shooting took place around 8:30 PM when Police Lieutenant Colonel Thirawat Yeamon received an alert from the Sajjah Bhuddhatham Foundation’s radio center regarding the incident. The victim, identified as 49-year-old Pattanarint Chawaleesan, was shot near the entrance of Kabin Chaloem Rat Park in the Mueang Kao subdistrict.
Upon arrival, police found Pattanarint with a gunshot wound under her right armpit, with the bullet lodged inside her body. Emergency services quickly transported her to Kabin Buri Hospital for medical treatment.
Sequence of Events
Initial investigations revealed that Pattanarint was selling ice cream to patrons at the park when another vendor, selling the same brand from a sidecar motorcycle, arrived and began selling in the same vicinity. An argument ensued between the two vendors, escalating to the male vendor shooting Pattanarint before fleeing the scene on his motorcycle.
Ongoing Investigation
Police Colonel Siwatchanat Khumsup, head of Kabin Buri Police Station, is leading the investigation. The police are actively pursuing the male vendor to bring him in for questioning and legal proceedings. The motive behind the shooting appears to stem from rivalry between the two vendors.
Related Incidents
This shooting incident follows a series of violent occurrences in Thailand, including a recent case where two teenagers were injured in a shooting at their home in Bangkok. Authorities are on high alert as they address rising concerns over public safety and violent crime.
Conclusion
The shooting of the ice cream vendor in Prachinburi highlights the dangers of vendor rivalries escalating into violence. As police continue their search for the suspect, the community remains shaken by the incident, emphasizing the need for increased safety measures in public spaces. Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
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