A patrol officer from Pak Chong Police Station within the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima was shot lifeless on obligation while chasing a motorbike rider who seemed suspicious final night time. The search for the gunman is underway.
The physique of 28 yr old lance corporal police officer Autthapon Boonme was found on the aspect of Khao Thai Sayan-Pak Chong SAO Road in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Autthapon was shot seven times in the face and lay in a pool of blood. He was still breathing when the rescue team arrived however later died at the hospital.
Luxurious who witnessed the incident and reported the demise to the police was Orasa Yodchomyarn. The 24 year outdated knowledgeable the police that she was on her way to a petroleum station at 9pm final night when she noticed Autthapon driving a motorcycle at a excessive speed chasing one other bike rider.
Orasa said the suspicious rider wore a grey jumper with a hoody and rode a Honda Wave motorbike. Orasa stated she saw the pair journey previous her after which she heard the sound of gunshots.
The witness said she refuelled on the petrol station and spotted the physique of the useless officer whereas riding back home.
The Commander of the Provincial Police Region 3’s Police Investigation Department, Choosawat Janrojkij, reported to the media that the patrol police don’t normally patrol alone. They at all times work in pairs, however Autthapon’s partner was not available and he needed to go on duty alone.
Autthapon reported by way of walkie-talkie that he was going to patrol the Mor Din Daeng neighborhood, and then he vanished..