Thailand school shooting: At least two killed, including student who opened fire, four others injured; probe underway
At least one teacher was killed, and four others were reported injured at a school in Thailand's northern Bangkok region on Friday (local time) after a student allegedly opened fire and later died by suicide, police said.
According to the Royal Thai Police, a student opened fire at a high school in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, killing at least three teachers and three students. Four others were injured, with two in critical condition. The shooter, who remains hospitalized in serious condition, is believed to have taken the gun from a family member.
The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. A Reuters report stated that the suspect also killed his grandparents at their home before opening fire at the school, using 26 rounds and leaving 34 rounds at the scene. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences, stating it was a "terrible tragedy." Witnesses described initial confusion over the source of the gunfire, before police arrived to evacuate students.
This incident is the latest in a series of school shootings in Thailand, following one in February where a teacher died and a student was injured.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
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- Two dead, including gunman, at school shooting in Thailand, officials say channelnewsasia.com
- Thailand school shooting: Student opens fire; 2 dead timesofindia.indiatimes.com
