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Video: Students flee deadly school shooting in the Philippines

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school shooting *Philippines Banga National High School South Cotabato Albert Palencia

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Sep 18 Evening

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Al Jazeera5h ago

Video: Students flee deadly school shooting in the Philippines

A 16-year-old suspect is reported to have opened fire at a school in the Philippines, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to several others. The incident occurred at an unspecified time and location within the Philippines. The article does not provide information regarding the motive behind the shooting or the specific circumstances leading to the attack. Authorities are investigating the incident.

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The incident occurred at a school in the Philippines.

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A 16-year-old suspected gunman shot two students dead at a school in the Philippines.

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A video shows students fleeing the school shooting.

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Several other students were injured in the school shooting.

Sep 18 Morning

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BBC News - World10h ago

Three dead, eight injured in Philippines school shooting

Three people were killed and eight injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in Mindanao, southern Philippines, on Friday afternoon. Among the deceased are two 14-year-old students and the 16-year-old gunman. Four of the injured are in critical condition. The gunman had reportedly told friends to go home before the incident, stating he would be executing his plan after lunch. This marks the third deadly school shooting in the Philippines since June. The Department of Education expressed deep concern and is coordinating with authorities to verify the incident and provide support, prioritizing the safety of students and staff.

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Al Jazeera11h ago

Philippines school shooting: At least three killed including gunman

A shooting at a school in Banga town, South Cotabato, Philippines, on Friday resulted in at least three deaths, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman. Two students were among the fatalities, and eight other students, aged 14 to 17, were injured, with four in critical condition. The suspected gunman reportedly shot himself after the attack. According to the town mayor, the attacker had warned his friends to leave before lunch, stating he would execute a plan, and then proceeded to shoot students. This incident marks the third deadly school shooting in the Philippines since June. Authorities have stated the situation is stable and contained.

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South China Morning Post12h ago

At least 1 dead, 4 injured in Philippine high school shooting

A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, southern Philippines, on Friday resulted in at least one death and four injuries, according to the provincial governor. This incident marks the third school shooting in the southern Philippines since June, a trend that is concerning as such events were previously rare in the country. The Department of Education expressed deep concern over the shooting. Provincial Governor Reynaldo Tamayo confirmed the casualties but offered no further details regarding the shooter or the victims. Police had previously verified that a shooting had occurred at the school.

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Four of those injured are in critical condition.

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Three people were killed and eight injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in Mindanao, Philippines.

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Two of the victims were 14-year-old students.

— Banga mayor Albert Palencia

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The gunman, aged 16, is among the dead.

— Banga mayor Albert Palencia

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The gunman told friends before the incident, 'because after lunch, [he would] be executing [his] plan'.

— Banga mayor Albert Palencia