Philippines probes school shooting that killed 3, wounded 7
Three students died and seven were wounded at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Two students aged 14 and 15 are in custody. Authorities are investigating possible links to a global extremist network that targets children through video games.
What changed
The number of wounded is now confirmed as seven, and a potential link to online extremist networks has emerged.
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Tacloban School Shooting Investigation Links to Online Extremism
confidence 80%Three students died and seven were wounded at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Two students aged 14 and 15 are in custody. Authorities are investigating possible links to a global extremist network that targets children through video games.
What's confirmed:
- Three people died in the shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte.
- Seven people were wounded during the attack.
Still unconfirmed:
- The shooting may be linked to a global online extremist network that radicalizes children via video games.
- Two students aged 14 and 15 are in custody.
- President Marcos ordered a thorough investigation and tighter school security.
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Philippines Probes Tacloban High School Shooting
confidence 80%Two students aged 14 and 15 are in custody after a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban. Three students died and several others were wounded during the attack. President Marcos has ordered a thorough investigation and tighter school security.
What's confirmed:
- Three students were killed in a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban on June 22, 2026.
- Two suspects aged 14 and 15 were arrested in connection with the attack.
- The suspects used a Glock pistol and a .38-caliber revolver.
- President Marcos ordered a probe into the incident and requested tighter security in schools.
Still unconfirmed:
- A gaming app used by a suspect was temporarily blocked by the Philippines.