Cambodia Police arrest Chinese gunman who fired shots opposite Phnom Penh International Airport


Pic of the shooter running outside the airport with a gun. - Photo: Khmer Times

PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times): Phnom Penh Municipal Police say they have arrested a foreign criminal, who was one of a gang who fired shots at a building opposite Phnom Penh Municipal Police this afternoon.

The Chinese man was arrested a few hours after the incident on the afternoon of February 14, 2025, under the direct orders of Gen. Sar Thet, the National Police Chief, and Lt. Gen. Chuon Narin, the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Chief.

A series of images from security cameras show the moment the group of armed men stormed the Ratanak Sampath Center building opposite Phnom Penh International Airport and fired multiple shots.

The images, captured from security cam footage, show 2 men driving up the building and running along the corridor with AK47s.

They entered a room, where they are believed to have fired several shots before calmly exiting the building – this time accompanied by an accomplice.

A car believed to belong the gunmen was found abandoned on wasteland.

At this time, the Criminal Police Department, the Phnom Penh Municipal Police, and the Military Police are continuing to question and investigate the incident area. - Khmer Times

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