Historical Events tagged with "shopping center"

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Crime & Law

Mass Shooting at Nakhon Ratchasima Shopping Center

February 8th, 2020 5 years ago

A soldier opened fire in a military camp and later in a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, resulting in 29 deaths and 58 injuries. The perpetrator, Sergeant Major Jakrapanth Thomma, stole weapons from the camp before his rampage. The incident began in the early hours and lasted for more than 12 hours, causing panic among civilians and leading to a large police presence. The standoff ended when police shot and killed Thomma the following day.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Shopping Center Roof Collapse in Riga

November 21st, 2013 11 years ago

Fifty-four people were killed when the roof of the Maxima shopping center in Riga, Latvia, collapsed. The incident occurred during the evening when many shoppers were inside the building. Rescue operations were launched immediately to search for survivors amidst the debris. The disaster raised serious concerns about building safety regulations in Latvia and triggered a nationwide investigation into construction practices.

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