The soldier who killed 26 people in Thailand has been shot dead by the police, AFP reported, ending the rampage that began on Saturday, 8 February, and continued into the early hours of Sunday.

He was killed at around 2 am GMT (7:30 am IST), Crime Suppression Division Chief Jirabhob Bhuridej told AFP. The health minister and police chief also confirmed the gunman's death. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul posted on his Facebook page on Sunday morning confirming the news, the BBC reported, with him writing: “Thank you police and army for ending the situation. Shooter shot dead!!!”