As a result of the shootout, three people were killed and two were injured. registered this Tuesday in a luxury shopping mall in Bangkok, public channel Thai PBS reported, and the alleged attacker was detained by police.

The incident started around 16:30 local time at Siam Paragon shopping center, one of the most popular in the city and located on one of the main avenues of the metropolis.

Hearing several shots, After this, the police began to evacuate the premises. and confirmed the armed incident via social media.

Based on CCTV images published by various local media, the suspect is a man with a pistol and wearing camouflage pants.

Less than an hour after the shooting began, officers were able to detain and arrest the suspect. Thai police confirmed that the perpetrator of the shooting is 14 years old.

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Authorities reported via social media that The young man is in police custody After the incident, according to the preliminary balance of emergency services, at least three dead and two injured.

Hundreds of people They ran out the doors of the shopping center. after what sounded like gunshots were heard, as evidenced by videos posted on social media.

At least one of the wounded was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the back, noted at the Erawan Emergency Center.

An elevated metro system running through Bangkok. temporarily suspended station attached to the aforementioned shopping center.

(EFE)