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Student Shooting Near Bangkok Kills Multiple, Suspect Found Dead

Investigators are focusing on motive, the grandfather-registered pistol and the suspect's online activity.

Overview

  • Police say a 14-year-old ninth-grade student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, killing multiple people and wounding many in the morning on Friday.
  • Officers found the suspected shooter dead in a classroom and later discovered two more fatalities at his family home that police say were his grandparents.
  • Authorities recovered the pistol used in the attack, which was legally registered to the grandfather, along with dozens of spent casings and extra ammunition.
  • Investigators are collecting digital evidence and interviewing family and classmates as they examine possible motives, including alleged bullying and the suspect's recent online searches and videos.
  • Thai leaders have expressed condolences and urged tighter gun controls and better school security, a response that could prompt new rules on firearm storage and school safety measures.