1 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting at Bangkok Mall, Gunman Escapes

Photo from the scene of the shooting inside Century Mall on Feb. 18, 2020.

Update: Police said they arrested the gunman on Wednesday morning.

BANGKOK — Police said a woman was killed and a bystander injured after a person opened fire at a shopping mall in downtown Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.

The shooting took place in front of a beauty clinic inside Century Movies Plaza, just steps away from the tourist shopping area of Soi Rangnam. The deceased victim was a 28-year-old employee at the clinic, and the injured person was her colleague. At least seven shots were fired, police said.

Investigators said the murder was spurred by jealousy-driven disputes, though police spokesman Kissana Phatanacharoen said police haven’t ruled out any motive.

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The gunman fled the scene after the shooting, Col. Kissana said, adding that the police are searching for him.

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Danusorn Nooncharoen. Image released by the police.

In a CCTV footage obtained by Khaosod English, the gunman can be seen approaching the victim at her desk before firing his handgun at her at a close range.

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Bangkok Metro Police commander Pakkapong Pongpetra identified the suspect as Danusorn Nooncharoen, an ex-husband of the victim. The pair went through a divorce last week after 10 years of marriage. Danusorn reportedly works as a security guard at Siam Paragon shopping mall.

He was later arrested on Wednesday morning in Phetchaburi province, police say.

The shooting came just days after a disgruntled soldier opened fire inside a shopping mall in Korat city. The rampage left 30 people, including the gunman, and raised concerns over the public’s safety from gun violence.