Thai pupil describes harrowing moment teacher was shot in front of her
Summary
A 14-year-old boy opened fire at Debsirin School near Bangkok, killing five teachers and injuring more than a dozen people before shooting himself. Earlier, he had also killed his grandparents. This is one of the deadliest shootings in Thailand in recent years and has raised concerns about gun control in the country.Key Facts
- The shooting happened on a Friday morning during classes at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok.
- The 14-year-old gunman killed five teachers and injured over a dozen people, including students.
- Before the school attack, the boy had killed his grandparents.
- The shooter used a 9mm handgun believed to belong to his grandfather.
- Students escaped by climbing over fences, and many were traumatized by the event.
- Police have not released a motive for the attack yet.
- Thailand has one of the highest gun ownership rates in Southeast Asia, with legal and illegal access to firearms.
- The shooting follows similar attacks in Thailand, including one earlier this year and a deadly one four years ago at a preschool.
- An opposition leader urged the government to review and strengthen gun control laws after this incident.
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