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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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A shooting in a South Philippine high school on Friday left two 14-year-olds and the teenage attacker dead, and at least 10 people injured, according to local government officials and...
School shootings were previously rare in the country.
The alleged perpetrator, a 14-year-old student, shot several comrades and then committed suicide; the authorities investigate how he had access to the weapon.
'Known Joker' Kills 2 in Philippines School Shooting
A shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday left two 14-year-old students and the teenage gunman dead and stoned at least 10 people, local government and police official said. The shooting at Banga National High School in the South Cotabato town of Banga "remains under investigation,...
At least 6 students were killed and 17 seriously injured in a shooting at a school in southern Philippines, in the third such incident at an educational institution in the country since last June.
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