A Thai soldier opened fire at a local shopping center in the city of Korat. Authorities say he shot and killed at least 20 people.
Metro UK reports Jakraphanth Thomma committed a mass shooting at the Terminal 21 shopping mall around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Before the deadly shooting, Thomma killed his commander at a military camp, stole a gun and fled the scene in a Humvee. He live-streamed the attack on his personal Facebook page and left comments in the video such as ‘I’m tired now. I can’t move my finger anymore,’ and ‘Bad luck, cramp. Should I give up?… Are they dead those 3 people'”
Authorities say he could be holding hostages and is currently hiding in the mall basement.
RELATED STORIES:Â Man Arrested For Posting Videos Of Mass Shooting Rehearsals
He also posted the ending scene of the film Joker where the titular character is shooting a gun at a talk show audience. Hours before the shooting, Thomma uploaded a photo that showed his hand holding a gun with the caption: ‘Death is inevitable for everyone.’
RELATED STORIES:Â Teen In Joker Costume Arrested For Allegedly Suggesting Mass Shooting
Several videos on social media show people hiding in the mall’s parking lot as shots are being fired. Authorities closed down the mall as an attempt to arrest Thomma but no confirmations have been made.
Press play to learn more in the video below and share your thoughts with Yappa.