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Philippine school shooter kills fellow student and himself in livestreamed attack

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Updated 21h ago
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Ateneo de Zamboanga University *Zamboanga Khymer Adan Olaso Philippines school shooting

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Aug 18 Evening

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The Guardian - World News21h ago

Philippine school shooter kills fellow student and himself in livestreamed attack

A student livestreamed a fatal shooting at a school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City, Philippines, killing a fellow pupil before taking his own life. This incident marks the country's second fatal school shooting in less than two months. The ninth-grade suspect reportedly entered the campus with a high-powered firearm and a .45-calibre pistol. Authorities are investigating the motive, the source of the firearms, and how they were brought onto school grounds. The father of the alleged shooter, a customs agent, has had his guns suspended pending the investigation. The president has directed a thorough investigation to prevent future tragedies.

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Key Claims

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A student livestreamed himself shooting and killing another pupil in a classroom before taking his own life.

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In June at a public high school in Tacloban City, three students were killed and about 20 injured after two students opened fire on campus.

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The ninth-grade suspect had livestreamed the attack on social media.

— Interior secretary, Victor Remulla

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The shooter managed to enter carrying a high-powered firearm and a .45-calibre pistol.

— Zamboanga city’s mayor, Khymer Adan Olaso

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The Philippines’ customs department ordered the “preventive suspension” of an agent who owned the guns allegedly used by the student.

Aug 18 Morning

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shooting

A student was killed in a shooting at a Catholic junior high school in Zamboanga City, Philippines, on Tuesday. The alleged shooter, also a student, reportedly brought a .45-calibre pistol into the school and first fired at a teacher, missing. The suspect then moved to another classroom and fatally shot a student before taking his own life. Authorities confirmed the situation was under control with no further active shooters. This incident follows a similar high school shooting in Tacloban City two months prior, which resulted in three student deaths and 20 injuries, prompting an investigation into the effects of violent online games on youth.

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South China Morning PostYesterday

At least 2 students killed in Philippine school shooting

A high school student fatally shot a fellow student and then himself on Tuesday at a high school on the Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso stated that the suspect, identified as a seventh-grader, was carrying a high-powered firearm and a .45-caliber pistol. The suspect also reportedly wore a body camera to live stream the attack. Hundreds of students were evacuated to safety following the incident, and two other individuals sustained injuries. The motive for the shooting has not been specified in the provided content.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Two killed as student opens fire at Philippines high school, official says

A student opened fire at a high school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga, Philippines, resulting in two fatalities. Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso confirmed that both victims were students, including the gunman who died by suicide. The suspect initially fired at a teacher, though it is unclear if the teacher was hit, before shooting and killing a fellow student. University president Ernald Andal stated there is no longer an active shooter and no other reported injuries or fatalities. This incident follows other recent school shootings in the Philippines and Thailand.

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Key Claims

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A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines.

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The shooting resulted in the death of a fellow student.

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The shooter also died as a result of the incident.

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Videos exist that show the school shooting.

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A student was killed by a fellow student in a Catholic junior high school shooting in Zamboanga City, Philippines.

— local official