One killed, four injured in Philippines school shooting, provincial governor says
- On Sept 18, a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato left one person dead and four others injured, according to Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo.
- The incident follows two other school shootings in the south since the start of the year, marking a concerning trend for the Philippines where violence at schools was previously rare.
- Police Chief Master Sergeant Reggie Faderon reported authorities are verifying details regarding the motive, while The Department of Education announced it is providing psychological support to those affected.
- Classes at Banga were suspended immediately following the incident as law enforcement secured the perimeter, prioritizing student safety during the active response.
- The Philippines has relatively strict gun ownership regulations, including background checks and psychological evaluations, yet illegal firearms remain in circulation, complicating prevention efforts.
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A student opened fire in a high school in the southern province of the Philippines. Several people died, there are seriously injured. The number of deaths could continue to rise.
Philippines School Shooting: 2 Students, Teenage Gunman Killed, 10 Injured at High School | 🌎 LatestLY
A shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday left two 14-year-old students and the teenage gunman dead and wounded at least 10 people, local government and police officials said. 🌎 Philippines School Shooting: 2 Students, Teenage Gunman Killed, 10 Injured at High School.
Sixteen-year-old youth killed two colleagues in a school in the southern Philippines. Eight people were injured in the attack, four are in serious condition. After the attack, suspect committed suicide.
Three die, eight hurt in Philippines school shooting
Three students were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, including a 16-year-old suspect who turned the gun on himself, provincial officials said. Eight others were injured, with four in critical condition, and all the victims were students aged 14 to 17, said Albert Palencia, mayor of Banga town in South Cotabato, where the shooting took place. The incident follows two fatal gun incidents since June at schools in …
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