A wedding is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but a recent one in Thailand ended in complete tragedy.
The groom, a former ranger and Paralympian, suddenly opened fire with a pistol.
He killed his bride, two members of his bride’s family, as well as a guest before turning the gun on himself.
Police are currently investigating the horrific case, with witness reports indicating insecurity from the groom as a possible reason for his actions.
The Bangkok Post reported that the shooter was 29-year-old Chaturong Suksuk, a former Thai marine who became disabled after an accident on duty.
He participated in the 11th ASEAN Para Games in 2022 and won a silver medal in swimming.
The promising athlete was also supposed to take part in the World Abilitysport Games from 1 to 9 Dec.
On the morning of 25 Nov, Chaturong married 44-year-old Kanchana Pachunthuek and the couple held a wedding party that night.
However, guests reportedly noticed that Chaturong did not appear very happy for someone who had just tied the knot.
Source: 9009 Action News on Facebook
The Thaiger reported that Chaturong became intoxicated and did not like the way his new bride was interacting with the guests.
Allegedly, he felt insecure due to their age difference and his disability.
According to the BBC, guests told police that Chaturong and Ms Kanchana had gotten into a heated argument at the party.
Chaturong, who was “quite intoxicated”, then left and retrieved a 9mm pistol from his car.
He then returned and opened fire at the wedding, killing his new bride.
The shots also took the lives of Ms Kanchana’s 38-year-old sister Kornnipa Manato and 62-year-old mother Kingthong Klajoho. Two wedding guests sustained injuries in the gunfire as well.
Chaturong later turned the gun on himself and died instantly.
Source: Bangkok Post
Rescue personnel rushed the two wounded guests to the hospital, where Thong Nonkhunthod, 50, died of his wounds.
Source: Thai Examiner
The other guest, 28-year-old Bamrung Chatherat, sustained serious injuries.
One of the stray bullets remains lodged inside his spine, reported the Thai Examiner.
Police recovered 11 spent cartridges of ammunition from the crime scene.
At the moment, Chaturong’s motive for committing such a shocking act remains unclear.
Investigations are still ongoing and police expect to close the case soon.
Ms Kanchana leaves behind two daughters from a previous marriage.
MS News extends our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victims. May they rest in peace.
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Featured image adapted from Bangkok Post and 9009 Action News on Facebook.
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