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Man surrenders after shooting at Nonthaburi petrol station
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A man surrendered to police in Nonthaburi yesterday, August 25, following a shooting at a petrol station during a dispute over a parking space . Police charged him with attempted murder and two firearms offences.
Key facts
- A man surrendered to police in Nonthaburi yesterday, August 25, following a shooting at a petrol station during a dispute over a parking space
- The accused, 58 year old Sanan Songsri, arrived at Bang Yai Police Station at around 3.30pm and surrendered to police
- Officers said 34 year old Anan Junmusi was waiting for a vehicle to leave a parking space when Sanan allegedly drove in front of him and took the space, leading to a physical altercation.
- Sanan allegedly retrieved a 9mm firearm from his pickup and fired five shots at Anan before fleeing in the vehicle
Summary
The accused, 58 year old Sanan Songsri, arrived at Bang Yai Police Station at around 3.30pm and surrendered to police. He did not bring the firearm with him and was questioned for approximately 20 minutes. Investigators later took Sanan to search for the weapon at his home.
Sanan reportedly told police that the firearm belonged to a friend and was legally registered . Investigators said the weapon would need to be examined to determine whether it was legally registered as claimed.