A tragic shooting unfolded in Ayutthaya province when a man armed with a gun broke into his ex-wife's home, hoping to reconcile.

The confrontation escalated into a gunfight with his former father-in-law, ending in the older man's death.
Security camera footage captured the violent clash.
The former son-in-law fired a single shot before his gun jammed, prompting the father-in-law to return fire. The assailant then rushed forward, grabbed a pair of scissors, and stabbed the older man in the neck, killing him instantly.
The suspect staggered out of the house before collapsing on the street, where bystanders helped restrain him until police arrived. He was taken to hospital under police custody.
Police found the injured suspect, around 30 years old, with gunshot wounds to the chin and body. Inside the house, officers discovered the body of the ex-wife's father lying face-down in a pool of blood, with gunshot and stab wounds to his chest and neck. A pair of scissors and a 9mm pistol were found near the body, while another gun — believed to belong to the suspect — was recovered from his bag, showing signs of a jam after one shot.
According to the victim's daughter, she was at home with her father and child when her ex-husband arrived, shouting from outside. She refused to open the gate, fearing him due to a history of domestic violence.
The man then climbed over the fence, forced his way inside, and the deadly confrontation ensued. She added that she had previously fled to Roi Et province to escape the abuse, but her ex-husband tracked her down, forcing her to return to her father's home. Despite filing police reports in the past, she said he continued to threaten her.
He now faces three serious charges: premeditated murder, breaking and entering, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Police said the suspect is the son of a deputy mayor of a local municipality in Ayutthaya, but stressed that this will not affect the investigation.