Tacloban City school shooting planned weeks before, say police
Key Points:
- Two male Grade 9 students, aged 14 and 15, planned and executed a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, resulting in at least three deaths and multiple injuries.
- The Police Regional Office Eastern Visayas revealed that the shooting was planned weeks in advance, dating back to April or May.
- Authorities noted concerns that the suspects appeared knowledgeable about legal provisions, including the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, potentially indicating premeditated efforts to exploit the law.
- Details about how the suspects smuggled guns into the school remain unconfirmed, with ongoing investigations into the source of the firearms.