Thai Foreign Min releases statement of condolence over Las Vegas shooting

Foreign Min releases statement of condolence over Las Vegas shooting

BANGKOK, 3RD October 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed Thailand's sympathy to the victims of the Las Vegas music festival shooting that killed multiple people in a crowd of concert goers enjoying the last night of the festival. 

The statement released on Monday night read, “The Government and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand extend our deepest condolences to the innocent victims of the heartless mass shooting in Las Vegas and their families. We stand with them and the American people in this difficult time and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.” 

A gunman identified by police as Stephan Paddock opened fire on an outdoor festival on the Las Vegas strip, killing at least 58 and leaving more than 500 others wounded. It is said to be the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. 

The 64-year-old gunman fired from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, on Sunday night. 

Officers found Paddock dead inside the hotel, apparently of suicide, along with a stack of at least 10 rifles that he had somehow smuggled into his room.

 

-- nnt 2017-10-03