Philippines School Shooting: 3 Killed, 5 Injured in Incident at Tacloban High School in Tacloban
Three people were killed and five injured in a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte province, on Monday. Police said two suspects, including a Grade 9 student, have been arrested. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is considered rare in the Philippines, while additional security has been deployed around the school.
Three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a school in the central Philippines on Monday, June 22, according to police. The incident occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte province, and led to the arrest of two suspects, authorities said.
Police said the shooting took place at approximately 9:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) inside the school in Barangay San Jose. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances behind the incident. Philippines Meteor Viral Video: Rare Fireball Lights Up Sky Above Active Mayon Volcano, PHIVOLCS Releases Stunning Footage.
3 Killed, 5 Injured in Philippines School Shooting
Tacloban police chief Noelito Getigan told reporters that the suspects used a .38-caliber and 9mm firearm in the shooting. One suspect, a minor and Grade 9 student, was arrested shortly after the incident, while the other later surrendered to authorities, Getigan said.
Police confirmed that both suspects are now in custody as investigators work to establish the motive and sequence of events leading to the shooting. Authorities said three people were killed and five others were injured in the attack. Who Is Linda Walker? All You Need To Know About the ‘Philippines High IQ TikTok Sensation’ With a 719 Score.
Police said the victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment, while additional personnel have been deployed at the school to ensure the safety of students, staff, parents and the surrounding community. Officials also urged the public not to disseminate unverified information and to cooperate with investigators as the inquiry continues.
School shootings are uncommon in the Philippines, where such incidents occur only sporadically.
In July 2022, a gunman opened fire at an Ateneo de Manila University law school graduation ceremony in Quezon City, killing three people, including former Lamitan City mayor Rose Furigay. Authorities have not yet released further details about the victims or the possible motive behind Monday’s shooting.
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