Teenage gunman killed grandparents before deadly school shooting, police say
A 14-year-old student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school in Bangkok, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Police are investigating the suspect's exposure to violent media and his access to a legally registered firearm.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun control and youth violence in Thailand, prompting national discussions on school safety and firearm accessibility.
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Bangkok : The Thai teenager who shot his grandparents dead at home and then killed at least five people at his high school had been watching online videos about mass shootings in the days leading up to his rampage, police say.
Royal Thai Police spokesperson Trairong Piwpan said police were also examining the 14-year-old’s apparent taste for violent video games, while Prime Minister Anunit Charnvirakul, who visited the scene on Friday, said the boy had previously shown off the 9mm handgun that he used in the killings on Instagram.
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