Police hope witnesses can shed light on school shooting
Police are stepping up their investigation into the shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, questioning teachers, students and witnesses as they seek to determine what motivated a 14-year-old boy to kill eight people before taking his own life on Friday.
Victims' families gathered in solemn ceremony at Nonthaburi school following the shooting. Police are intensifying their investigation, questioning witnesses, teachers and students to uncover motives. The suspect's parents, who separated early in the boy's life, were interviewed on Saturday at Plai Bang police station, with the father expressing remorse for his son's actions.
Police are also examining the boy's past school issues, relationships and potential addiction to online games. Authorities are tracing the origin of 98 rounds of live ammunition and checking a shooting range in Bang Bua Thong for possible connections. A press conference is scheduled for Sunday to provide updates on the investigation.
The shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday left five teachers and at least 22 others injured, including students and staff. The boy, 14, later took his own life. The home of the suspect was found to contain the bodies of his grandparents on Friday. Police have confirmed the death of a 12-year-old girl who was also shot.
Two other injured boys are in intensive care, with one recovering from surgery. The 9mm handgun used in the attack was legally registered to the suspect's grandfather, a popular weapon in Thailand. Relatives of the victims held a traditional ceremony at the school on Saturday to honor the deceased, laying flowers outside the premises.
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