19-Year-Old Shoots Older Rival Over Girl Dispute, Surrenders with Weapon
A 19-year-old surrendered to police in Nakhon Si Thammarat after shooting a 21-year-old rival in the heel during a dispute over a girl, leaving his victim hospitalized.
At 1:00 AM on May 2, 2025, Suwan Prachjang, investigation deputy at Chumphon Police Station, received a report of a shooting incident on Chandi-Khuen Songsaan Road, Village 3, Chandi Subdistrict, Chumphon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. One person was injured. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phuvasisit Wangkhaew, commander of Chumphon Police Station, led the investigation team and emergency responders to the scene.
The injured victim, identified as Thanit, 21 years old, was shot once in the right heel with a .38 caliber handgun. He was transported to Somdet Phra Yupharach Chumphon Hospital.
Investigation revealed the suspect was Thanaphorn, 19 years old, who surrendered with the firearm. He confessed that the victim came to his house to settle a dispute over a girl, but they could not reach an agreement. An argument ensued with physical fighting, after which he fired one shot at Thanit, injuring him. After the incident, he did not attempt to flee and requested to surrender.
Police have charged the suspect, who has been handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings.
