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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Two people were killed and seven others were injured on Friday by gunfire inside a school in Cotabato Province in southern Philippines.
At least three young people were killed and six others, including the shooter, were wounded in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, a local official said.
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.
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