MANILA: Two suspects opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines, on June 22, resulting in three student fatalities and five injuries.
One suspect, a student at the school, and another male were apprehended by police. The incident occurred around 9 AM in Barangay San Jose. Victims were transported to medical facilities for treatment.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting in this school with over 1,500 students and have increased security in the area. The national police urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information and to assist with investigations.
Gun-related crimes are common in the Philippines, but school shootings remain rare. In July 2022, a shooting at Ateneo de Manila University resulted in three deaths, including a former city mayor.