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IIE Digital Desk: A school shooting in Thailand's Nonthaburi province on Friday resulted in the death of seven individuals, including a suspected teenage gunman, and injured 15 others, according to reports from police. The event occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School situated in Bang Kruai district, which is located northwest of Bangkok.

According to the police, the shooter was a school-age student. Panic ensued among students and teachers on campus as the gunman fired into the building. The scene was immediately attended by emergency services as students were evacuated and injured individuals were transported to nearby medical facilities.

According to early reports, a minimum of six individuals were killed in the incident that included three teachers and three students. Police later confirmed that the suspected gunman was also killed, bringing the total to seven people. The assault caused injuries to fifteen people.

It was reported by officials that the teenager had allegedly murdered his grandparents before going to the school. The attacker's gun is thought to have been owned by his grandfather, as per investigators. Afterward, the perpetrator shot himself in self-defense and passed away. The motive for the shooting is currently under investigation.

The occurrence caused scenes of terror and disorder outside the school, with students running around the campus as police and emergency responders arrived. As the authorities secured the area, a group of teachers and family members assembled outside and began their investigation into the attack.

This latest shooting incident has sparked renewed worries about gun crime and access to firearms in Thailand. The country has experienced several severe shootings in recent years, including a fatal attack on maternity support at boarding school children in 2022. The second school shooting in Thailand this year was also reported on Friday.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his sadness over the tragedy and emphasized the importance of taking measures to ensure public safety. Investigations are ongoing to determine how the student acquired the weapon and what led to the attack.

The school community and the wider country are mourning the loss of students and teachers, while questions about gun access and school safety remain a major public concern despite the ongoing investigation.