Teenager kills at least seven in Thai school shooting near Bangkok
A teenage shooter killed at least seven people, including his grandparents, during an attack at a secondary school near Bangkok on Friday.
A teenage student killed his grandparents at home before launching a firearm attack at a secondary school in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, on Friday. Authorities reported that the shooter opened fire inside the school, killing several students and teachers before the violence ended.
Initial reports from official sources and local media varied regarding the total casualties, with deaths reported between seven and eight people, and at least 15 to 23 others injured. Conflicting details also emerged regarding the suspect's age, cited as 14 or 15, as well as his condition, with most outlets reporting he died by suicide at the scene while others noted he was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Sources: Canarias7, Diário de Notícias (DN), El Mundo, Expresso, La Repubblica.
Sources
- La Repubblica — Thailandia, sparatoria in una scuola: sette vittime e almeno 15 feriti
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Ataque em escola secundária perto de Banguecoque deixa sete mortos
- El Mundo — Un adolescente mata a sus abuelos en casa y a otras seis personas en su escuela cerca de Bangkok antes de suicidarse
- Expresso — Ataque a escola na Tailândia faz pelo menos sete mortos. Atirador tinha 14 anos
- Canarias7 — Un menor mata a ocho personas y deja heridas a 23 en un tiroteo en un colegio de Tailandia
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