A 14-year-old student shot and killed six people and injured 23 others at a secondary school in the Bang Kruai district, located approximately 15 kilometers from Bangkok, according to the official channel of the Royal Thai Police. The suspect, identified as a ninth-grade student at the institution, died by suicide inside a classroom after the attack on Friday morning, utilizing a 9mm pistol belonging to his grandfather, as reported by Reuters and local law enforcement authorities.
Timeline and Casualties at Debsirin Nonthaburi School
The violence unfolded on Friday morning at the Debsirin Nonthaburi school, which is part of the Debsirin network founded by the Thai royal family and serves roughly 3,000 students. The first shots were heard at approximately 10:12 a.m. local time, catching students and faculty off guard. One student recounted to journalists that he initially did not recognize the sound as gunfire while exiting a bathroom, before a teacher shouted warnings to flee to another building.
According to police briefings given to local media, the deceased victims include three teachers and three students. Out of the 23 individuals wounded during the rampage, nine remain in critical condition. Authorities stated that the teenager moved through multiple buildings across the campus carrying a backpack containing dozens of rounds of ammunition. Investigators later accounted for 26 fired shots and 34 recovered bullets.
Police Investigation Focuses on Suspect’s Home
Prior to the school shooting, local authorities made a separate grim discovery at the residence where the teenage suspect lived. Police found two elderly people dead inside the home on Friday morning. Investigators are currently examining whether the deceased are the teenager’s grandparents and whether they were killed before the attack on the campus. Law enforcement confirmed that the firearm used in the school shooting belonged to the suspect’s grandfather.
Did you know?
The Debsirin school network in Thailand holds historical ties to the nation’s royal family, making the campus setting of this incident particularly notable within the region’s educational infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the school shooting take place?
The attack occurred at the Debsirin Nonthaburi school in the Bang Kruai district, about 15 kilometers outside of Bangkok, Thailand, according to Reuters and the Royal Thai Police.
What are the casualty figures reported by authorities?
Six people—three teachers and three students—were killed, and 23 others were injured. Police report that nine of the injured are in serious condition.
What weapon was used in the incident?
A 9mm pistol belonging to the suspect’s grandfather was used in the attack, according to statements from law enforcement.
What did police find at the suspect’s residence?
Authorities found two elderly people dead at the teenager’s home on Friday morning and are investigating whether they are the suspect’s grandparents.
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