Best Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered regulators to ensure the safety of local residents following a gunfight between 2 local gangs upon Wednesday night still left two dead plus injured seven in Ubon Ratchathani.
“The premier is concerned about householder’s safety. He has advised police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk to oversee the situation and quickly bring the wrongdoers to face justice, ” said authorities spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
The particular incident occurred close to 11. 53pm whenever two local gangs opened fire upon each other in a carpark at Nikorn Thani night market, near the Big C superstore in Muang district, said Pol Luxury touring Kiarttichart Satho, mouthpiece investigation chief on Muang station.
Emergency responders sent to the picture found nine teenagers, aged about 20-25 years, had been chance. They were rushed to three nearby private hospitals. Two who were photo in the head plus body were obvious dead. No harmless bystanders were injured, said police.
At least seventy spent cartridges from various types of guns including shotguns, 9MM, 11MM and. 45 pistols were found scattered over the parking area. Five vehicles had been damaged.
Witnesses told law enforcement they heard the loud quarrel between two groups of teenagers. The quarrel rapidly escalated to assault with many gunshots fired. The gunfire continuing for about 10 minutes.
Pol Lt Kiarttichart said a preliminary investigation found the particular Kham Yai team and the Hat Wat Tai gang had been involved.