Thai soldier kills several people in livestreamed mass shooting across several locations in northeastern city, police say
A Thai soldier killed many people on Saturday in a livestreamed mass shooting across several locations in a northeastern city, police said.
"The gunman used a machine gun and shot innocent victims resulting in many injured and dead," said a police spokesperson, with local media reporting as many as 12 fatalities.The gunman, identified by police as Sergeant Major Jakapanth Thomma, stole an army vehicle and also posted photos and video of himself in full tactical gear as the attack in Korat was carried out.
Video and photos circulating online showed panicked scenes, with people fleeing and what appeared to be the sound of automatic gunfire filling the air.
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