Killing spree in Thailand: Teen murders grandparents, then shoots dead 6 students and teachers at school
A 15-year-old student at a high school near Bangkok murdered his grandparents this morning, then opened fire at the school, killing 3 teachers and 3 students, wounding 15 others, and shooting himself. Police said he fired 26 bullets and found 34 more that were not fired. Students fled through windows and hid under desks. This is the second shooting incident in Thailand in six months.
A 15-year-old student at a high school in the suburbs of Bangkok murdered his grandparents at their home this morning (Friday), then arrived at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi Province, northwest of the capital, and opened fire. He killed 3 teachers and 3 students, wounded 15 others, and finally shot himself. Police said he fired 26 bullets and found 34 more that were not fired. The shooting began shortly after 10:00 local time. Students fled through windows and hid under desks. An emergency crew member spoke about treating the wounded and attempting resuscitation. This is the second shooting incident in Thailand in six months, and the country faces a relatively high rate of gun ownership.