A school shooting in Thailand has left at least eight people dead, with the death toll rising after a 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries, according to local media. The incident occurred at a school in the northern province of Chiang Mai, where a student opened fire during class. The attack has sparked widespread shock and calls for stricter gun control measures.
Authorities have confirmed that the shooter was a student at the same school, though details about their identity and motive remain unclear. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the injuries sustained by several students and staff were severe. The girl who died was one of the victims, and her condition was critical at the time of the report.
Investigations are ongoing, with police searching for additional information about the incident. Local officials have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the need for community support. The event has also prompted discussions about the mental health of students and the accessibility of firearms in the region.
(illawarramercury.com.au)
