Two Students Dead in Zamboanga Shooting Incident
Summary
Two students were killed in a shooting incident at a school in Zamboanga, including the gunman, who died by suicide after opening fire in a classroom. Police said no further injuries were reported and the situation has been brought under control.
Key Points
- A ninth-grade student at a private school affiliated with Ateneo de Zamboanga University opened fire in a classroom with a pistol and a rifle.
- He killed a male student from the grade above him before taking his own life.
- University President Arnold Andal said there were no further casualties or injuries and stressed the need to prioritize student safety.
- The incident came amid rare but serious school shootings in the Philippines and followed similar attacks in Tacloban and near Bangkok.
