Thai School Shooting: Teen Kills 8 Including Teachers and Students
News Context
At a glance
- According to reports from VRT and NRC, the attacker shot and killed his own grandparents before opening fire at the school.
- The violence shifted to a high school located in the vicinity of the capital city, according to the NOS.
- Once on campus, the shooter targeted those within the classrooms.
A Trail of Violence Before the Campus Attack
The carnage began at home. According to reports from VRT and NRC, the attacker shot and killed his own grandparents before opening fire at the school.
Authorities identified the shooter as a student at the institution.
Casualties Among Staff and Students
The violence shifted to a high school located in the vicinity of the capital city, according to the NOS.
Once on campus, the shooter targeted those within the classrooms. De Telegraaf reported that the casualties at the school included three educators and three pupils.
The Final Toll
Eight people are dead.
VRT confirmed the total death toll, listing the victims as the shooter’s grandparents, three teachers, and three students.