At least three people, including a 16-year-old gunman, have died and eight others were injured in a school shooting in Banga, Mindanao, in what is the Philippines' third deadly school shooting since June.
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Key facts
- At least three people died in a school shooting in Banga, Mindanao province.
- The gunman, a 16-year-old student, was among the dead.
- At least eight people were injured.
- It is the country's third school shooting since June, according to reports.
At least three people have died and eight others were injured in a school shooting in the Philippines, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera. The shooting took place in Banga, in Mindanao province.
The gunman, described by the BBC as a 16-year-old student, was among the dead. Reports on the incident developed through the morning, with early accounts putting the death toll lower before it was updated.
Al Jazeera reported that at least eight people were injured in the incident, a figure also cited by the BBC in its later updates.
Both outlets described the shooting as the country’s third deadly school shooting since June. No further details about a motive or the circumstances surrounding the attack were provided in the initial reports.
The BBC initially reported that at least one person was believed to have died and several were injured, before updating its coverage to reflect three dead and eight injured. Al Jazeera similarly updated its reporting from at least two dead to at least three, including the gunman.
This remains a developing story, and details may change as authorities release further information.
Why it matters
According to the BBC and Al Jazeera, the shooting is the third deadly school shooting in the Philippines since June. The circumstances and any official response have not yet been detailed in the initial reports.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Philippines school shooting take place?
The shooting took place in Banga, in Mindanao province in the Philippines, according to the BBC.
How many people were killed and injured?
At least three people died, including the gunman, and at least eight people were injured, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Who was the gunman?
The gunman was a 16-year-old student who was among the dead, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
BBC World: The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.
- Three dead, eight injured in Philippines school shooting
BBC World: The gunman, a 16-year-old student, is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.
- At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting
BBC World: At least one person is believed to have died and several injured after the shooting in Banga in Mindanao province.
- Philippines school shooting leaves at least two dead
Al Jazeera: This is a breaking news story.
- Philippines school shooting leaves at least three dead, including gunman
Al Jazeera: The country's third deadly school shooting incident since June also leaves at least eight people injured.
- Philippines school shooting: At least three killed including gunman
Al Jazeera: At least eight people were also injured in the country's third deadly school shooting since June.