In the early hours of Friday, June 21, 2024, a pub owner in Bangkok’s Kaset-Nawamin area shot and killed a security guard during a confrontation over a female staff member, resulting in a tragic altercation.
In a tragic incident in Bangkok’s Kaset-Nawamin area, a pub owner shot and killed a security guard during a heated confrontation. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 21, 2024. According to reports, the altercation began when the pub owner reprimanded the security guard for interfering with a female staff member. The situation quickly escalated into a violent struggle.
Witnesses reported that the guard argued back, leading to a physical altercation. During the struggle, a gun in the possession of the pub owner accidentally discharged, striking the guard in the head and resulting in his immediate death.
The Khok Khram Police Station received a notification of the incident at 00:10 a.m. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the pub owner waiting to turn himself in. He admitted to the police that he had thrown the gun into a nearby canal before returning to surrender.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident. The pub owner is currently in custody and will be facing charges related to the shooting. Authorities are also working to retrieve the firearm from the canal to complete their investigation.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and the safety of nightlife establishments in Bangkok. It underscores the need for stringent measures to prevent such tragedies and ensure the safety of both patrons and staff in these venues.
The police will continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the full sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting. Meanwhile, the local community is left grappling with the shock of this sudden and violent incident.
Various law enforcement officers, including those from the Khok Khram Police Station, were present at the scene. The investigation team is working diligently to ensure a thorough and fair examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident.