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Thai School Director Dies After Hat Yai Hostage Standoff as Teen Suspect Is Detained

Police report the attacker used a gun stolen from an officer, with motive under investigation, age disputed.

Overview

  • All hostages were freed after a roughly two-hour standoff at Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, according to officials.
  • Director Sasiphat Sinsamosorn died in hospital in the early hours of Feb. 12 after surgery for gunshot wounds, the health ministry said.
  • Police exchanged fire with the suspect, shot him, and took him into custody; he is receiving medical treatment, authorities said.
  • At least three people were injured overall, including a student who was shot and another hurt while jumping from a building to escape.
  • Officials described the suspect as a teenager with a history of substance use and recent psychiatric care, and said he has a sister at the school.