Two people were killed in a shooting at a high school in Zamboanga in the Philippines, according to a local official, with the casualties including the gunman, who was also a student.
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Key facts
- A gunman opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines.
- Two people were killed, according to Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso.
- The casualties were both students and included the gunman.
- The BBC reported the alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.
- The BBC described the incident as taking place at a Catholic school.
Two people were killed after a gunman opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, according to a local official. The casualties included the gunman, who was also a student.
Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso said the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman, according to Al Jazeera.
The BBC reported that the alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life. The BBC also described the site of the shooting as a Catholic school.
Details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting were not provided in the available reports.
Authorities and officials cited in the coverage confirmed the fatalities, but the sources did not include further information on any investigation or motive.
Why it matters
The shooting resulted in the deaths of two students, including the alleged gunman, at a Philippine high school. Further details on the circumstances and any investigation were not available in the sources at the time of reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the shooting take place?
The shooting took place at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines. The BBC described it as a Catholic school.
How many people were killed?
Two people were killed, according to Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso. Both were students, and the casualties included the gunman.
What happened to the gunman?
According to the BBC, the alleged shooter, who was also a student, later took his own life.
Timeline
- Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shooting
BBC World: The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.
- Two killed as student opens fire at Philippines high school, officials say
Al Jazeera: Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.
- Two students killed in Philippines school shooting
Al Jazeera: Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.
- Two students killed in Philippine school shooting
Al Jazeera: Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.
- Two killed as gunman opens fire at Philippines high school, official says
Al Jazeera: Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.