A former boxer wanted for robbery, Mr. Santi Jehaalee, engaged in a tense standoff with police in Bangkok after firing shots and taking hostages in a doctor’s home. He managed to escape after using a gun, leading to a chaotic chase.
On October 3, at 7 PM, police received reports of an active shooter scenario in a residential area. The suspect had escaped previous capture and was hiding in a house in Intamara 29 Alley, where he fired numerous rounds at officers while holding a doctor and his family hostage.
The police responded quickly, involving senior officials and tactical units. Initial reports identified the suspect as Santi, 39, who has a long history of criminal behavior, including theft and drug use.
Upon entering the home, Santi was seen firing wildly and barricading himself on the second floor, while the doctors managed to evacuate safely. A police officer sustained minor injuries, while a citizen was also hurt during the panic.
Tactical teams eventually managed to get the two doctors to safety after verifying footage from security cameras where Santi was seen escaping his position. It was reported that he jumped from the house’s balcony around 11 PM.
The owner’s associate, familiar with Santi’s past, reiterated that he had been a successful boxer but was released from their boxing camp due to his criminal tendencies about five years ago.
By 12:30 AM, police confirmed they had rescued all hostages. However, Santi remained at large, having escaped through a back exit.
During the night, police received more reports of Santi’s wife, who was found threatening self-harm with a gun at another location, resulting in further negotiations involving Santi’s former employer.
Finally, by 5:50 AM on October 4, Santi’s wife surrendered to police after a lengthy standoff and was taken to receive medical care for injuries sustained during the previous evening’s chaos.
Authorities are continuing to search for Santi, emphasizing their commitment to capture him without further incident, noting that he appeared more focused on evading capture than causing harm.
As of 5:40 AM, police secured crime scenes for further investigation to gather evidence regarding the encounter and the escaped suspect.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
