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Shooting at a school in Thailand leaves multiple dead and injured

A shooting at a school near Bangkok has resulted in at least 8 dead and over 30 injured.

Shooting at a school in Thailand leaves multiple dead and injured
Illustrative photoPhoto: Tommasopaiano · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

A shooting occurred at a school near Bangkok, Thailand, where a teenager killed at least eight people, including three teachers and three students. Various sources report that over 30 injuries were also recorded during the incident.

According to reports, the alleged assailant, a 14-year-old student, allegedly killed his grandparents before heading to the school. Using a gun belonging to his grandfather, he opened fire at the institution, firing at least 26 shots, while an additional 34 bullets were found at the scene of the attack.

Shooting at a school in Thailand leaves multiple dead and injured
Photo: Luigi Catalani · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Following the tragic event, the young assailant reportedly took his own life. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading to this violence. Many details are still to be clarified, and concerns have been raised regarding the proliferation of firearms in the country.

The incident has sparked debates about school safety and gun policies in Thailand, a topic that is becoming increasingly sensitive within the country. The situation remains fluid, with various authorities and media following the developments.