Thai Police Say 17 People Killed As Soldier Goes On Shooting Rampage

A shooting spree in the northeastern Thai city led to 17 deaths and 14 injuries. The gunmen moved to a shopping mall, taking hostages and streaming updates on social media. Authorities, including police and military, are working to capture the suspect, identified as a soldier using a gun from his base. The mall and surrounding areas have been shut down to protect civilians.

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