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Shooting at a school in Thailand: the perpetrator had a confiscated air rifle
A teenager killed his grandparents and six people at his school in Thailand after his air rifle was confiscated months earlier, according to police.
The teenager involved in the school shooting in Thailand had previously brought a air rifle to the school, according to police statements. Teachers confiscated this weapon a few months before the incident, multiple media outlets report.
The tragic events unfolded on Friday when the 14-year-old shot his grandparents with a firearm belonging to his grandfather before going to his college and opening fire, killing six people.
Witnesses told police that the young man had been interested in firearms for a year or two, having learned to use one. Authorities stated that this fascination with guns may have played a role in the events.
After the shooting, the boy ultimately turned the weapon on himself, bringing an end to the violent spree. Further details on the exact sequence of events remain to be clarified.
In response to this tragic incident, Thai authorities have pledged to strengthen laws governing gun ownership in the country. These promises for legislative changes come amid growing concerns about safety in schools.
Media reports about the prior confiscation of the rifle by teachers raise questions about the management of student safety and monitoring of potentially dangerous behavior in adolescents.