Two killed in high school shooting in southern Philippines, officials say

A shooting at a high school in Zamboanga, southern Philippines, resulted in two fatalities on Tuesday, according to officials. The situation at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus has since been brought under control, with authorities confirming no additional casualties.

The city's mayor, Khymer Adan Olaso, stated that both victims were students. One of the deceased was identified as the shooter, who reportedly used a high-powered firearm. University president Ernald Andal confirmed the end of the active threat and assured the public that all necessary measures were being taken to ensure student safety.

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As of now, we confirm that there are two fatalities. There are no more active shooters.

This tragic event marks the second such incident in the Philippines in less than two months. In June, a shooting at a public high school in Tacloban City left at least three students dead and approximately 20 injured. The Zamboanga shooting also occurred shortly after a high-profile school rampage in Thailand, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence in educational institutions.

University officials are cooperating with law enforcement to gather more information and will release further details as they become available. The university leadership emphasized their commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of all students.

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We do not want any of these things to happen. We wish to prioritise the safety of all our students.