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| Suspect of shooting spree at Bangkok's Siam Paragon shopping mall / Benar News |
A 14-year-old suspect is in custody after allegedly carrying out a shooting spree at Bangkok's Siam Paragon shopping mall, resulting in the deaths of at least two people and injuries to several others.
The suspect's name has been withheld due to his age.
Police swiftly apprehended him within an hour of the incident, which caused panic at the prestigious mall.
Mass shootings are uncommon in Thailand, and incidents involving teenagers are even rarer.
The suspect had a history of mental health issues and had not taken his medication, claiming that something compelled him to carry out the attacks.
The victims include individuals from China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
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