Sattahip police arrest final suspect in fatal June shooting

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Sattahip police have arrested the final suspect wanted for the June shooting death of a Khet Udomsak fireman and injury of another rival outside a Sattahip hotel.

Wirun Worarat, 24, was captured near the Thepprasit Market in Pattaya July 17. He is accused of using a 45-caliber handgun to shoot and kill Narongrit Rungsawang, 24, and injure Nattapol Yukitphuti, 24, June 2 opposite the Ruethai Hotel on Sukhumvit Road.

Wirun Worarat, the final suspect in the murder of a Khet Udomsak fireman last month, has been arrested.Wirun Worarat, the final suspect in the murder of a Khet Udomsak fireman last month, has been arrested.

Another alleged shooter, Niran Limchoey, 25, was apprehended in Loei June 24 and two alleged accomplices, Chalothorn Sirimak, 26, and Khanet Pinthongkhum, 19, were apprehended earlier.

The shooting occurred following an argument at a nearby pub between the victims and Huay Yai gang rival Niran. Witnesses said Niran and several others pursued the victims after they left the bar at closing and that Niran and one other assailant pulled 9mm and .45-caliber handguns and opened fire.