Dozens dead after mass shooting at child-care center in Thailand

At least 30 killed in mass shooting at Thailand child care center

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At least 36 people, including 24 children, were dead after a mass shooting at a child-care center in northeast Thailand, the country’s Central Investigation Bureau said.

The suspect, who was identified as Panya Kamrab, 34, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Kamrab’s wife and son were among the victims, police said.

© Thailand Central Investigation Bureau via Getty This handout from Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau shows a picture of Panya Khamrab, who is believed to have killed at least 30 people in a child-care center in northeast Thailand on October 6, 2022, police said.

Kamrab, who officials said was a former police officer, opened fire at the center in a remote area of Nong Bua Lamphu province, officials said.

© Royal Thai Police/AFP via Getty This handout picture taken and released by the Royal Thai Police on Oct. 6, 2022 shows National Police Chief Damrongsak Kittiprapat, second from right, speaking with a police operation team northern Thai province of Nong Bua Lam Phu.

He then fled the scene in a white pickup truck, police said. While he was on the run, the bureau added him to the “Most Wanted” list and circulated his photo on social media.

A police document viewed by ABC News said victims were located at five locations, along with a local hospital.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.