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At a glance
- Two students opened fire at a school in the central Philippines, killing three teenagers and wounding seven others.
- The alleged shooters, aged 15 and 14, were taken into custody after firing shots randomly inside San Jose National High School.
- A 9mm pistol used in the shooting was registered to a policewoman, who has also been taken into custody.
A rare campus shooting occurred at San Jose National High School in the central Philippines yesterday, when two students opened fire, resulting in the deaths of three teenagers and injuries to seven others. The alleged shooters, identified as a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old, were apprehended by authorities after firing shots indiscriminately within the school premises.
Police confirmed that the firearm used in the incident, a Glock 9mm pistol, was registered to a policewoman. She has also been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Details regarding the motive behind the attack or how the students obtained the weapon were not immediately available.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, given the rarity of such violence in Philippine schools. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and the involvement of the policewoman.
Originally published by Daily Star. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.