Suspect Arrested in Chumphon Murder Case
Police have apprehended a 33-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in Chumphon, following a brief manhunt.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, a 33-year-old man identified as Dechapol has been arrested in Nonthaburi province in connection with the murder of his 31-year-old girlfriend. The incident occurred in a residential room in Mueang Chumphon district, Chumphon province. Authorities state that the suspect allegedly shot the victim in the head before transporting her to a hospital by car. He reportedly told staff he was leaving to contact her relatives but fled the scene instead. Police later discovered the suspect's vehicle abandoned at a gas station. A search of the room where the incident took place revealed bags of methamphetamine and crystal meth. The suspect, who has a prior criminal record involving drugs, firearms, and theft, was released from prison in late 2025. A joint task force involving Provincial Police Region 8, Chumphon Provincial Police, and the Crime Suppression Division successfully tracked and apprehended the suspect. He is currently being processed in Nonthaburi before being transferred back to Chumphon for legal proceedings. For residents and visitors, this incident highlights a serious criminal matter involving domestic violence and illicit substances. While the suspect is in custody, the investigation remains ongoing as authorities finalize the case files and prepare for formal prosecution.
