Death toll of Thai school shooting rises to 9
It was reported that a 12-year-old girl died after being taken to hospital, while 14 people were still being treated for their injuries.
Bangkok, Thailand - The death toll from a school shooting in Nonthaburi Province has increased to nine, according to authorities on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, leaving 14 individuals hospitalized. A 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries after being transported to the hospital, as reported by the province's public relations department via a Facebook post.
The school conveyed its condolences to the victim's family through social media platforms. Thai police subsequently arrested several students and staff members from the school to investigate the motive behind the attack and the origin of the ammunition. A press conference is scheduled for Sunday to disclose the preliminary findings of the investigation.
Initial reports indicated that eight people, including the assailant and his grandparents, had been killed in the shooting.
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