At least seven people, including the suspected shooter, were killed Friday when a student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok. Students fled as medics loaded the wounded into ambulances and teachers comforted one another. An 18-year-old pupil said he initially mistook the shots for firecrackers. Police confirmed the shooter was among the dead and that 15 people were injured as authorities investigate.
Seven Killed, Including Suspect, in Shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School Near Bangkok
At least seven people, including the suspected shooter, were killed Friday after a student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok, Thai national police said.
Students streamed out of the school as the wounded were loaded into ambulances. Teachers embraced and wept amid chaotic scenes outside the campus. Photos circulated by emergency workers showed at least one person on a stretcher and medics attending to others.
"I didn't think it was a gun at first. There were many shots: bang bang bang. Then it went quiet. Then it started again,"an 18-year-old student told Reuters, describing the moment the shooting began.
Lt. Col. Trirong Phophan, a National Police spokesman, told reporters the suspected shooter was among the seven dead and that 15 people were injured. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances and responding to the scene.
What we know so far: The incident took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok. Emergency services transported the injured to nearby hospitals, and police have launched an investigation. Further details are expected as officials continue to gather evidence and speak with witnesses.
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