A young Lao man, 21 from Vientiane was shot dead in front of the Friendship Hospital yesterday while getting into a pickup truck.
Deputy Chief of the Interrogative and Investigative section of Vientiane Police Office, Major Amai Luangpakdy said the young man was shot in the back of his head while getting into a pickup truck after drinking a can of beer at a noodle shop in front of the hospital. “The incident occurred at 2am, the investigating officials reported from the scene. We found Mr Phetsamone dead near the vehicle,” he explained.
He added the police still do not have a motive for the crime and need more information as they carry out their investigations.
“We wonder if the victim had any problems or was involved with other crimes. As to why he was murdered, this is a hard investigation and it will be a challenge for officers to investigate and find the truth,” he said. The Interrogative and Investigative section is now continuing its enquiries and has asked any witnesses to come forward and contact officials.
“It’s world cup fever time now, so we must know what kind of problem he may have gotten into. It could be gambling, drugs and gangsters or women,” Major Amai detailed.