Policeman Shoots Neighbour Over Loud Music in Northeastern Thailand
A policeman in northeastern Thailand has been charged with the attempted murder after he shot his neighbour twice in a dispute over loud music. A Buri Ram policeman was enraged over his neighbours son’s loud music at his home.
Pol Sgt Maj Chaiyong Jaemrungroj, 53, surrendered to his senior officer on Monday after the shooting.
The Policeman confessed to firing shots at Rom Raroengying, his neighbour, Pol Col Wisanu Apornpong, chief of Krasang police said. The victim, Mr Rom, 51, was shot in his left leg and on his left side. Rescue workers gave him first aid before taking him to Buri Ram Hospital.
Pol Col Wisanu said the policeman lived opposite the victim. He was upset because Mr. Rom’s teenage son was constantly playing very loud music.
Mr. Rom’s mother-in-law, told police she saw the policeman walk towards Mr Rom’s house and fire a shot at the door. Rom’s teenage son then fled in panic. Mr Rom was returning to his house after work and saw what was happening. He yelled at the angry policeman to stop shooting.
Pol Sgt Maj Chaiyong responded by firing two shots at him. Mr Rom was hit twice but managed to run away away. The enraged policeman then chased him and assaulted him, according to Mrs Choi.
She called out to her neighbours for help, and phoned for the police station. While, the victim’s 17 year-old daughter, used her mobile phone to video the incident.
The policeman’s elder brother said his brother and the victim’s son frequently quarrelled over the volume of the loud music. He suspected his brother’s patience had finally run out.
Policeman Shoots Neighbour Over Loud Music in Northeastern Thailand
