Armed Assailant Opens Fire on Police Officer's Home in Yala
An armed assailant fired multiple shots at a police captain's home in Yala's Yaha district on July 14, but the officer and his two sons escaped unharmed. Investigators recovered seven shell casings and are searching for the unidentified gun
Police are investigating a shooting at the home of Capt. Merarobing Kari, 35, a Thar To Police Station officer, in Yala province's Yaha district on the evening of July 14. The officer was arriving home on a motorcycle with his two sons after completing religious observances when unidentified attackers fired multiple shots at the residence as he was closing the gate. The bullets struck only the walls and gate, and the officer and his children escaped unharmed. Investigators recovered three bullet casings inside the home and four 5.56mm shell casings from a nearby durian orchard approximately 15–20 meters away. The officer stated he has no known personal conflicts with anyone. Police explosives experts and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit are processing evidence to identify the weapon and locate the suspects for further prosecution.