Soldier commits mass shooting at mall in Thailand

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At least 21 people died and 42 others were injured after a Thai soldier who police said was angry over a financial dispute went on a shooting rampage. The suspected gunman initially shot and killed another soldier and a woman and wounded a third person on Saturday afternoon. Then he headed to a shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, also known as Korat, where he continued his attack.

What happened to the shooter? Authorities said the suspect, identified as Sgt. Jakrapanth Thomma, was shot dead inside the mall.

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WORLD has updated this report since its original posting.

Lynde Langdon

Lynde is WORLD’s executive editor for news. She is a graduate of World Journalism Institute, the Missouri School of Journalism, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Lynde resides with her family in Wichita, Kan.

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