A spokesperson for a regional public affairs office in Thailand said at least 23 children were among the victims.
BANGKOK — More than 30 people, primarily children, were killed Thursday when a gunman opened fire in a childcare center in northeastern Thailand, authorities said.
Police Maj. Gen. Achayon Kraithong said the shooting occurred early in the afternoon in the center in the town of Nongbua Lamphu.A spokesperson for a regional public affairs office said 26 deaths have been confirmed so far — 23 children, two teachers and one police officer. According to Thai media reports, the gunman also used knives in the attack and then fled the building.Several media outlets identified the assailant as a former police lieutenant colonel from the region but there was no immediate official confirmation.
The Daily News newspaper reported that after fleeing the scene of the attack the assailant returned to his home and killed himself along with his wife and child. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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