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Shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Two students aged 14 and 15 opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, killing three students and injuring seven others; both suspects were arrested.
- The suspects, who were close friends, claimed they were bullied at school, though authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.
- The students managed to bring pistols onto campus due to limited security, with only one guard overseeing multiple entrances and exits.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a thorough investigation and called for increased security measures in schools and public areas nationwide.
- While firearm-related crimes are common in the Philippines, school shootings remain rare, prompting police to urge public cooperation in the ongoing investigation.
