Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online: Police
Police said the 14-year-old boy had used social media to learn how to use a firearm, before turning a gun on his grandparents, schoolmates and then himself.
A 14-year-old Thai boy allegedly killed his grandparents, schoolmates and then himself in a shooting outside Bangkok, according to police reports. The boy had previously had a BB gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had reportedly watched violent content online, police said. Atthapol Anusit, deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region One, stated that the boy had shown interest in firearms for about one to two years before the incident.
Police interviewed 17 witnesses, and found a knife, a firearm, spent cartridge cases, and a personal computer at the crime scenes. The boy had lived with his grandparents for 12 years after his parents separated. The Ministry of Education pledged to implement new safety protocols in schools, including mental health screenings, emergency response drills, anti-bullying measures, and better detection of dangerous items.
The incident has sparked renewed discussions about firearms control in Thailand, the country with the largest gun ownership in Southeast Asia.
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