Thai police reported that the death toll from a school shooting north of Bangkok has risen to seven, including the assailant, with 15 others wounded. The shooter, a student, opened fire at the Debsirin Nonthaburi school before taking his own life, according to Israeli media reports.
Thai police confirmed on Friday morning that the death toll from a school shooting in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, stands at seven, including the attacker, with 15 wounded. The shooter, a student at the Debsirin Nonthaburi school, opened fire and then died by suicide, according to reports.
Initial reports of the incident began emerging around 06:25 Jerusalem, with early accounts varying on the number of casualties. Some unverified reports suggested up to 30 wounded, but police later narrowed the figure to 15. The police statement also clarified that the dead include the shooter.
The Zioneer reported at 08:52 that police had confirmed the updated toll. The incident is the latest in a series of school shootings in the region, though the circumstances remain under investigation.
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