Suspect Arrested in Drive-by Shooting of Motorcyclist
A 23-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in a drive-by shooting on Nawamin Road in Bangkok on August 24; police have identified the suspect as the son of a police officer, who is expected to turn himself in today.
Police have made progress in the case of a drive-by shooting on Nawamin Road near Pohkeo intersection in Bangkok's Buengkum district on August 24. The victim, Thanadol, 23, was seriously wounded when a vehicle pulled alongside his motorcycle and opened fire. Initial reports from witnesses suggested the getaway vehicle was a Toyota Fortuner, but Ladphrao Police Station confirmed this morning that the actual vehicle is a white Honda Freed. The suspect is believed to be the son of a police officer. According to reports, the suspect's parents are preparing to bring him to Ladphrao Police Station for surrender later today. Police are urgently collecting evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the route to build the case for prosecution.
