Authorities in Thailand say a student opened fire at a high school, killing at least six people, with further injuries reported. The motive for the attack remains under investigation, according to NPR.
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Key facts
- A student carried out a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities said.
- At least six people were killed, according to authorities.
- Both deaths and injuries were reported; the number of injured was not specified.
- Authorities said the motive was still being investigated.
A student opened fire at a high school in Thailand, killing at least six people, authorities said, according to NPR. Both deaths and injuries were reported following the attack.
Authorities identified the attacker as a student, NPR reported. Officials said the attack resulted in multiple casualties, though the number of injured was not specified in initial reports.
Authorities said the motive for the shooting was still being investigated. No further details about a possible cause were provided in the initial reporting.
As of the initial reports, authorities had not released additional details about the circumstances of the shooting or the identities of those affected.
Why it matters
The attack resulted in multiple deaths at a school, and the investigation into the motive is likely to be closely followed as authorities work to establish what happened.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Thailand school shooting?
Authorities said at least six people were killed in the shooting, with additional injuries also reported.
Who was the shooter?
Authorities said the shooter was a student at the high school.
What was the motive for the attack?
Authorities said the motive was still being investigated and had not been determined at the time of reporting.
Timeline
- Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
NPR News: The shooter was a student and deaths and injuries were reported.
- Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
NPR News: Authorities said the motive was still being investigated.