CHONBURI: Panic swept through a municipal kindergarten in Banglamung district on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on school grounds, killing one teacher. Officials said all 44 children at the school were unharmed. The killing appeared to be targeted and the suspect is reportedly the teacher’s husband.
The shooting occurred at Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict Municipality Kindergarten in Nong Pla Lai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Authorities said the attacker used a firearm to kill a teacher on a first-floor walkway of the school building while classes were underway. Teachers and pupils were left shocked by the sudden violence.
Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong and Banglamung District Chief Anusak Piriyamon immediately traveled to the scene after receiving the report. They worked with police and local officials to secure the area and restore order.
Emergency teams quickly evacuated all 44 students, three remaining teachers and three other school staff members to a safe location. Officials confirmed that none of the children were injured.
Governor Naris ordered the kindergarten closed at once and directed that counseling teams be deployed to support children and staff who witnessed the incident.
Police said the suspect is believed to be the husband of the victim. After the shooting, he fled to a residence in a local housing estate. Officers have surrounded the house and are negotiating for his surrender.
Investigators are examining the motive and other details. Police said they will release further official updates as the inquiry proceeds.
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