At least six dead as gunman goes on rampage through Bangkok food market before killing himself
At least six people have been killed after a mass shooting in a market in Bangkok, Thailand.
The incident occurred at a popular fresh food market in Thailand’s capital on Monday, police said.
Local media is currently reporting that the shooting took place at the Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, a popular destination for tourists.
The perpetrator, who is reportedly a 61-year-old man named only as Mr. Noi, took his own life following the attack.
Noi was seen wearing a black T-shirt and cream shorts while wearing a camouflage-patterned backpack on his front.
After carrying out the attack, he reportedly shot himself on a nearby bench.
At least six people have been killed after a mass shooting in a market in Bangkok, Thailand (File image of Bangkok)
‘Police are investigating the motive. So far it’s a mass shooting,’ said Worapat Sukthai, deputy police chief of Bangkok’s Bang Sue district where the incident took place.
Cops are also investigating ‘for any possible link’ to the border clashes Thailand is currently engaging in with Cambodia.
Guns are easily obtained in Thailand due to lax gun control enforcement, making mass shootings common.
This is a breaking news story with more to follow.
