Police investigate the scene of a mass shooting in Thailand in which an armed robber killed three people and injured at least five others.<br /><br />The masked gunman burst into the Robinson shopping mall in Lopburi 150km north or Bangkok just after 9pm local time yesterday (January 9).<br /><br />He shot dead a security guard followed by a young woman working at gold store before a two-year-old boy was also shot.<br /><br />The two staff died at the scene and the boy died later at hospital. At least five others - including one tourist - were seriously injured and rushed to hospital.<br /><br />Police launched a manhunt and today (Jan 10) and offered a 100,000 Baht (3,300USD) reward for information leading to his capture. They said the killed was an ''expert in firearms'' and believe he had trained using the gun previously.<br /><br />CCTV shows the gunaman - using a large silencer - leap onto the glass counter of a gold store.<br /><br />He opened fire and was seen fleeing on a motorcycle with valuables before police arrived on the scene. <br /><br />Pictures from the mall shows large numbers of people wounded in pools of blood.<br /><br />Police Colonel Kritsana Pattanacharoen said the police know the man identity and searching for him.<br /><br />He said: "The police are now patrolling all areas and are looking for the man. Witnessed have described his appearance and we know his identity.<br /><br />"Moreover, we sent the force to the scene inspecting evidence including the fingerprints. <br /><br />"We will take this extremely seriously and if the gunman resists the arrest the police will shoot him without hesitation.<br /><br />''We believe the robber has been trained in the use of weapons before this.<br /><br />''Studying the gestures he made when shooting, it is unlikely to be someone who has never used guns before.<br /><br />''The equipment he had was specialised and not something that is easily acquired. The search will continue in the morning.''
