Murder charges have been filed against an army officer who shot and killed his superior in his office in Kalasin province on Wednesday morning, reportedly over a dispute involving a transfer order.
The fatal shooting occurred on the fourth floor of the provincial hall building, triggering panic as shots rang out around 9.20am.
Police said Sub Lt Tinakorn Vetchakama, 59, opened fire on Col Korwikanon Wongsaonao, 59, the head of the office.
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect remained at the scene and surrendered to police while carrying the weapon used in the shooting.
According to police, the shooting arose from a workplace dispute. Police said Sub Lt Tinakorn was dissatisfied with an order transferring him to the Kamalasai district military affairs office in Kalasin.
Sub Lt Tinakorn told police he had gone to meet his superior to discuss and question the transfer order, but the conversation escalated into an argument. Authorities said the suspect drew a gun and shot his commanding officer.
