Historical eventFebruary 82020

Nakhon Ratchasima shootings

A soldier opens fire in a military camp and a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, killing 29 people and injuring 58 others before being shot dead by police the next day. It is considered the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history.

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When
Saturday, February 8 20206 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2020-02-08.

Place: Terminal 21 Korat, Thailand.

Type: fusillade, hostage taking, mass shooting, and mass murder.

Deaths reported: 29. Casualties: 58.

Who was involved

Perpetrator Sergeant Major 1st Class Jakrapanth Thomma ( จักรพันธ์ ถมมา , RTGS :  Chakkraphan Thomma ; 4   April 1988 – 9   February 2020), age 31, was identified as the gunman. His hometown was Kaeng Khro in Chaiyaphum province . He was stationed at the Suratham Phithak Military Base, where the first shooting took place. Thomma previously received training as a non-commissioned officer and was an expert marksman . [ 1 ]

What happened

Aftermath Social media use The perpetrator posted on social media during his attack, asking on Facebook if he should surrender. He had previously posted a picture of a pistol and bullets, captioned "It is time to get excited," and "Nobody can avoid death." Facebook responded by removing the page and issuing a statement condemning the attack. [ 1 ] Criticism of media coverage The events of the shooting were initially covered as live broadcasts near the scene by Thai broadcasters,

A soldier opens fire in a military camp and a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, killing 29 people and injuring 58 others before being shot dead by police the next day. It is considered the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history.

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