Gunman kills gambler at funeral
published : 25 Aug 2022 at 14:23
writer: Gary Boyle
ORIGINAL SOURCE/WRITER: Assawin Pakkawan
A gunman walked up behind a gambler and shot him dead during a hi-lo dice game at a funeral in Phatthalung on Wednesday night.
Two other people were wounded by exiting bullets.
The murder occurred at a house where funeral rites were being held for a 76-year-old man. Police were called to the scene about 10.30pm.
About 20 gamblers were playing hi-lo when the shooting occurred.
A man walked up to them, pulled out a gun and shot one of the gamblers, Mr Boonlert, repeatedly in the back. Two bullets exited from his chest and hit two other gamblers. Mr Boonlert died at the spot.
Witnesses said the gunman was middle-aged, wearing a cap, T-shirt and shorts, and walked away after the shooting.
Police said the motive was still being investigated.
The search for the killer was continuing.
Vocabulary
- funeral: a ceremony that takes place after someone dies - งานศพ
- gambler: a person who risks money on a card game, horse race, etc - นักการพนัน,นักเสี่ยงโชค
- middle-aged (adj): neither young nor old - ซึ่งมีวัยกลางคน
- motive: a reason for doing something - แรงจูงใจ
- rite: a traditional ceremony, especially a religious one - พิธีกรรม (พระราชพิธี)
- wounded: injured, especially where your skin or flesh is damaged, usually seriously - บาดเจ็บ
