Student says shooting was a part of initiationAnawin Kaewkeb, the 20-year-old shooter (photo: police)A 20-year-old student submitted a statement confessing to shooting and killing a vocational student and a female teacher in Klong Toey district last month, saying the slaying was part of a sophomore year induction adopted by his gang. During the Nov 11 shooting, Mr Anawin allegedly rode pillion on a motorcycle before dismounting and shooting Thanasorn Hongsawat, a 19-year-old first-year student at Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok Uthenthawai Campus. The shooting was believed to be a revenge attack stemming from a feud between students from rival vocational schools, with the teacher being collateral damage. National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol on Wednesday told the media that Mr Anawin has admitted to the wrongdoing and regretted his action. Mr Anawin said he feels sorry for the crime and wants to atone for his actions by making merit on behalf of the victims.

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2023 12:50 UTC