Philippines: School shooting leaves three dead, seven wounded
Two boys aged 14 and 15 opened fire at San Jose National High School on June 22, 2026. The attack killed three teenagers and injured several others. President Marcos ordered a thorough investigation and increased security.
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New details identify the weapons used and the specific date and time of the attack.
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Two students arrested after Tacloban school shooting kills three
confidence 80%Two boys aged 14 and 15 opened fire at San Jose National High School on June 22, 2026. The attack killed three teenagers and injured several others. President Marcos ordered a thorough investigation and increased security.
What's confirmed:
- The shooting occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban on June 22, 2026.
- Three students were killed in the attack.
- Two suspects aged 14 and 15 were arrested.
Still unconfirmed:
- Twenty people were injured in the shooting.
- The suspects used a Glock pistol and a .38-caliber revolver.
- The shooting began at approximately 9:20 a.m. PHT.
- One suspect was caught at the scene while the other was captured after a manhunt.
- The incident has sparked debate over juvenile offender prosecution and internet safety.
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Two Students Arrested After Shooting Kills Three in Tacloban City
confidence 95%Two students opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, killing three teenagers and wounding seven others. Police have taken two boys, aged 14 and 15, into custody. Authorities believe the attack was motivated by a grudge involving bullying.
What's confirmed:
- Three students were killed and seven others were wounded in a shooting at a high school in the central Philippines.
- The attack occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.
- Two students were arrested in connection with the shooting.
- Police believe the shooting was motivated by bullying.
- The suspects are two boys aged 14 and 15.
- The suspects used hand guns during the attack.
Still unconfirmed:
- The guns used in the shooting belong to a security agency and the suspect's aunt who is a police officer.
- The Philippine government temporarily blocked a gaming app used by a suspect.
- Local officials cited systemic failures in missing warning signs of violence.
- One source claims 20 people were wounded.