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Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- A 14-year-old Thai boy allegedly killed his grandparents at home and six people at his school before committing suicide, marking Thailand's worst mass shooting since 2022.
- Police revealed the boy had a BB gun confiscated at school last year and had used social media to learn about firearms, though there was no evidence he practiced shooting.
- Investigations found violent content on the boy’s personal computer and a knife in his bag, while witnesses noted his growing interest in firearms over the past one to two years.
- The Ministry of Education pledged to implement new safety measures within three months, including mental health screenings, anti-bullying efforts, emergency drills, and stricter item detection in schools.
- The boy’s mother described him as cheerful and denied any signs of bullying, expressing devastation and apologizing for his actions.
