Bangkok Post
Police cite multiple factors in deadly school shooting
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The deadly attack by a student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School appears to have resulted from a combination of factors such as family problems, issues at school, academic pressure, conflicts with friends and exposure to violent online content, a senior police officer said on Sunday.
Key facts
- Investigators had questioned 17 witnesses - teachers, classmates and close friends of the student
- The deadly attack by a student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School appears to have resulted from a combination of factors such as family problems, issues at school, academic pressure, conflicts with friends and exposure to violent online
- Police had learned that the 14-year-old's parents had separated when he was very young
- The suspect arrived at school, took part in the morning flag-raising ceremony and later fatally shot a teacher in Classroom 3/8 on the sixth floor at 9.53am.
Summary
Investigators had questioned 17 witnesses - teachers, classmates and close friends of the student. Evidence gathered so far suggested Friday’s shooting was not triggered by a single issue, Pol Maj Gen Atthapol Anusit, deputy commissioner of Provincial Police Region 1, said after a meeting to review the progress of the investigation.
"We found that several factors may have combined, including family issues, studies, friendships and the consumption of violent content on social media," Pol Maj Gen Atthapol said.