The shooting occurred at the Or Tor Kor Market in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok today. Videos shared on social media show a man wielding a gun at the scene, while people frantically seek cover.
Bangkok police official Worapat Sukthai described the incident as a "shooting" and confirmed the suspect died by suicide. The incident resulted in 6 fatalities: 4 security guards, one market vendor, and the gunman. Three others were injured.
The gunman at the scene of the shooting at Or Tor Kor Market, Bangkok, Thailand on 28/7. Video: Matichon Online
Sukthai added that police are working to identify the gunman and determine his motive. They are also investigating any possible connection between the shooting and the ongoing border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
Shootings are not uncommon in Thailand, where lax gun control laws make firearm ownership relatively easy.
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The suspect at the scene of the shooting at Or Tor Kor Market, Bangkok, Thailand on 28/7. Photo: Matichon Online |
The suspect at the scene of the shooting at Or Tor Kor Market, Bangkok, Thailand on 28/7. Photo: Matichon Online
Huyen Le (AFP, PBSWorld, Reuters)
