BANGKOK, Thailand — The death toll from Friday’s school shooting in Thailand has risen to nine after a 12-year-old girl died on Saturday, police said, adding another victim to the deadly attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
Police at Plai Bang Police Station in Nonthaburi Province told Reuters that the girl died a day after the shooting. The alleged attacker, a 14-year-old boy, had reportedly shot his grandparents before travelling to the school, where five other people were killed before he died by suicide.
Key Highlights
- Thailand’s school shooting death toll has risen to nine.
- A 12-year-old girl injured in Friday’s attack died on Saturday.
- The alleged attacker was a 14-year-old boy, according to police.
- The teenager had allegedly killed his grandparents before the school attack.
12-Year-Old Girl Dies a Day After Shooting
The latest death was confirmed by police in Nonthaburi Province on Saturday. The girl had been caught up in the shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday.
Her death raises the number of people killed in the attack to nine, according to police cited by Reuters.
What Happened at the School?
Police said the alleged attacker was a 14-year-old boy who first shot his grandparents before going to the school.
After arriving at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, the teenager allegedly killed five additional people before turning the gun on himself.
The latest police update did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the 12-year-old girl’s death.
Police Continue Investigation
Police at Plai Bang Police Station in Nonthaburi Province provided the updated death toll to Reuters on Saturday.
The incident has drawn renewed attention to gun violence in Thailand following the deadly attack at the school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest death toll in the Thailand school shooting?
The death toll has risen to nine after a 12-year-old girl died on Saturday, according to police.
How old was the alleged attacker?
Police said the alleged attacker was a 14-year-old boy who had allegedly shot his grandparents before the school attack.
What Happens Next?
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Friday’s shooting and the events that led to the attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
Source attribution: This article is based solely on the Reuters report supplied for publication.
