Death Toll Reaches Nine in Nonthaburi School Shooting

Death Toll Reaches Nine in Nonthaburi School Shooting

A 12-year-old girl died from her injuries on August 8, raising the death toll from the Debsirin Nonthaburi School shooting to nine. Those killed include five teachers, the suspected gunman’s grandparents, the young suspect himself and the schoolgirl who later died in hospital. Authorities reported that 27 people were injured, with 15 still receiving treatment and six listed in critical condition at the time of the report. Police say evidence from the suspect’s devices showed he had researched firearms online and through social media for roughly two years, while investigators also learned he previously brought a BB gun to school. Authorities are examining family difficulties, school issues, friendships and exposure to violent online content as possible contributing factors, but no definitive motive has been established.