NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AFP): The 'pings' from the metal targets at a gun range ring out as a baby-faced shooter smiles for the camera - a chilling prelude to the mall massacre by a Thai soldier who shared his prowess as a marksman on social media.
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand : The"pings" from the metal targets at a gun range ring out as a baby-faced shooter smiles for the camera - a chilling prelude to the mall massacre by a Thai soldier who shared his prowess as a marksman on social media.
What is known is the gunman was a sergeant-major from Chaiyaphum province with a penchant for posting photos and videos with weapons and combat gear on Facebook - a social media obsessive with no filter for his love of guns. He first stole weapons from the camp's arms depot, killing a soldier as he raided the arsenal - a place he knew well after working as a squad leader there.
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