4 Killed in Bangkok Shooting... Gunman Commits Suicide - Jordan News
Waropat Sookthai, Deputy Chief of Bang Sue Police District in Bangkok—where the incident occurred—stated: 'Police are investigating the motive, and so far it appears to be a shooting incident,' confirming that the gunman committed suicide, according to Agence France-Presse. – (Agencies)
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Four security guards were killed and one person injured in a shooting that took place on Monday at a popular food market in Bangkok, according to Thai police. اضافة اعلان Waropat Sookthai, Deputy Chief of Bang Sue Police District in Bangkok—where the incident occurred—stated: 'Police are investigating the motive, and so far it appears to be a shooting incident,' confirming that the gunman committed suicide, according to Agence France-Presse. – (Agencies)
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