Ex-cop shoots son dead amid knife threat at home
A retired police captain fatally shot his 38-year-old son during a violent struggle in Nakhon Sawan province after the son demanded money, threatened family members with a knife, and allegedly tried to seize his father's gun.
A retired police captain shot and killed his 38-year-old son at their home in Ban Takrut Phiban village, Phai Sali district, Nakhon Sawan province on May 2 following a violent altercation. Officers found the victim with seven gunshot wounds to his torso and arm, still clutching a knife in his right hand, with eight 9mm shell casings at the scene. The 64-year-old suspect, whose identity was withheld, surrendered immediately and handed over his legally registered 9mm service weapon to forensic officers.
Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument before gunfire erupted, with a relative fleeing the house in distress. According to the investigation, the son demanded money from his mother and became enraged when refused. He allegedly attempted to attack family members with a knife and tried to seize his father's gun, prompting the father to open fire in self-defense. "If I hadn't done it, he would have killed me," the suspect told police.
The victim had a documented history of drug use and prior arrests. Neighbors described the retired officer, who left service about two years ago, as generally calm, but noted his son frequently caused disturbances when money was withheld. Police have detained the suspect pending further investigation and initially charged him with murder. The case remains under investigation.
