Thailand school shooting death toll rises to nine after 12-year-old girl dies
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A school shooting in Thailand on Friday has resulted in nine fatalities, including a 12-year-old girl who died from critical injuries.
- The alleged perpetrator, a 14-year-old student, also killed his grandparents before the school attack and then took his own life.
- Over 30 people were injured, with seven remaining in critical condition.
The death toll from a tragic school shooting in Thailand has climbed to nine, following the death of a 12-year-old girl who succumbed to critical injuries sustained in the attack. The incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi Province, northwest of Bangkok.
The girl had been receiving treatment in hospital after being wounded in the shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi Province on Friday.
Authorities allege that a 14-year-old student carried out the shooting. The teenager reportedly killed his grandparents before proceeding to the school, where he opened fire on students and staff. He is believed to have taken his own life after the attack.
The attack was allegedly carried out by a 14-year-old student who had earlier killed his grandparents before opening fire at the school and later taking his own life.
The violence left more than 30 people wounded, with seven individuals still in critical condition as of Saturday evening. The victims were primarily students aged between 12 and 14. The alleged attacker, who was found with a firearm legally registered to his grandfather, fired at least 26 bullets during the incident.
More than 30 people were wounded in the attack, while 14 remained hospitalized on Saturday evening, including seven in critical condition, according to police.
Students were evacuated from the school during a lockdown that lasted approximately 30 minutes. Images from the scene depicted students fleeing in their socks, having left their shoes behind in their haste to escape. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack, with initial reports suggesting the teenager may have been experiencing stress related to school.
The firearm used in the attack was legally registered to the teenager's grandfather, officials said.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.