Gunman sparks panic and chaos at luxury mall in Bangkok; attacker arrested as dramatic videos go viral - WATCH
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Oct 3, 2023, 4:23 PM ISTThe article reports on a shooting incident at a luxury mall in Bangkok, Thailand, where a suspected gunman caused casualties and injuries, prompting concerns about public safety in a country with a history of gun violence.
A suspected gunman has been apprehended by the police following a shooting incident that occurred at a luxury mall in Bangkok, Thailand's capital, as reported by local media. Emergency services have confirmed that at least three individuals lost their lives in the incident, with three others sustaining injuries. Thai PBS, a television station, reported that there were five wounded individuals in total.
ฺ#BREAKING: Gunfire heard in Siam Paragon mall
A shooting incident has been reported at Siam Paragan department store in downtown Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon. There are no reports of any casualties. BTS Siam station has been closed to the public.
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Police confirmed the suspected gunman behind the shooting at the Siam Paragon shopping mall was arrested. People inside the mall are being evacuated.
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The Central Investigation Bureau of Thailand posted an image on its Facebook page, identifying the individual in custody as the suspected gunman.
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Unverified videos circulating on social media depict scenes of people, including children, hastily exiting the Siam Paragon mall while security personnel guide them to safety.
[231003] What's Happening in Bangkok,Thailand today 😔😔
-The back of the mbk is on fire.
-Heavy Rain Flash Flood
- Sam Yan, a crazy person holding a knife and stabbing randomly
- Siam Paragon, a 14-year-old boy, mass shooting peoplepic.twitter.com/OKc71YFJlK
BREAKING: Shooting incident at Siam Paragon Tuesday afternoon. No casualties reported as of 4.50pm but many shoppers fled the mall. PM Srettha and new police chief heading there.This is a developing story. pic.twitter.com/k1hQw8Udnb
— Khaosod English (@KhaosodEnglish) : 3 people killed in a firing incident inside a mall in Bangkok.
Hope Rahul Ghandy is not in Bangkok for Guptashyana. pic.twitter.com/1wBcJk5we8
BREAKING: Tragic incident has occurred in Bangkok, Thailand, where at least three individuals have lost their lives, and two others have been injured in a shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall. pic.twitter.com/xwReaRxZiH
— Insider Corner (@insiderscorner)🚨Breaking:
Shooting reported at a shopping mall in , .
According to local media reports, a man burst into the Siam Paragon shopping center & barricaded himself on the top floor. Hundreds were evacuated pic.twitter.com/BzdtSnCdLX
[Update] People are seen leaving the shopping mall.
The gunshots, confirmed by the police, are coming from the M floor, where an active shooter is believed to be on-site. pic.twitter.com/MT3eZmY5nP
One of the videos shows individuals seeking shelter in a dimly lit room within a restaurant, while live television broadcasts showed long lines of traffic outside the mall amid heavy rain.
Local broadcaster Channel 3 reported that sounds resembling gunfire were heard emanating from a bathroom inside the mall.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his concern regarding the incident. He posted on social media, "I am aware of the shooting event at Siam Paragon and have ordered the police to investigate. I am most worried about public safety."
Thailand has unfortunately witnessed gun violence on several occasions. In the previous year, an ex-police officer carried out a tragic attack, killing 22 children in a nursery using both firearms and a knife. In 2020, a soldier went on a rampage, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 people and injuries to 57 others across four different locations in and around the northeastern Thai city of Nakhon Ratchasima.
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