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Shooting at School in Thailand: Several Dead and Injured
A 14-year-old has shot multiple people at a school north of Bangkok, including his grandparents. The exact number of victims varies.
A shooting occurred at a school in northern Thailand this morning, resulting in several deaths. Investigators report that the alleged perpetrator, a 14-year-old student, initially shot his grandparents before opening fire inside the school building.
According to police, the gunfire erupted during class, with initial reports indicating at least six dead. However, the exact number of victims is inconsistent, with other sources mentioning a total of up to nine. Among the deceased are also teachers and other school staff members.
More than a dozen individuals were injured, with the severity of injuries said to vary. The student is reported to have been equipped with most of the ammunition in his bag. The motives behind the attack are being investigated by authorities but remain unclear at this time.
The shooter reportedly took his own life after the attacks. The shooting is considered one of the deadliest assaults on schools in Thailand in recent years, prompting renewed focus on gun legislation in the country.
Thailand has around ten million privately-owned firearms, which repeatedly raises discussions about safety in schools and public institutions. Authorities and experts are alarmed by the increasing instances of violence in educational settings and the circumstances surrounding them.
The police have launched an investigation to clarify the events. A police spokesperson confirmed that this type of violence in schools in Thailand is extremely rare but has severe consequences. Further information is expected in the coming days.