Student Shooter Used Grandfather's Gun; Six Dead
A student at a Nonthaburi school opened fire with his grandfather's gun, killing six people and wounding 15 others in what authorities are investigating as a potential access and storage failure rather than a premeditated attack.
On August 7, Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan and police spokesman disclosed details of a shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi Province in which a student opened fire on teachers and classmates. The initial death toll stands at six—three teachers and three students—with 15 wounded, including 13 with minor injuries and two critically injured. The shooter remains under medical care. Police say the gun belonged to a family member, likely the suspect's grandfather, and are investigating how the student obtained and removed the weapon from home. Authorities have contacted the shooter's parents and learned the child lives with an elderly relative. Investigators are examining the weapon's storage conditions, ammunition origin, and access routes as key focus areas. Police have not yet determined a motive and are conducting detailed inquiries into the suspect's behavior, environment, and personal background. The National Police Commander has ordered a deputy commander to oversee scene management, evidence collection, and detailed crime mapping. Psychological support teams have also been deployed to assist affected teachers, students, and families with trauma and mental health needs. Officers will examine witnesses, CCTV footage, and the weapon's possession chain to establish a full timeline and cause of the incident.
