Student shot a classmate to death then killed himself at school in southern Philippines, mayor says
- Posted on August 18, 2026
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In brief
A tragic shooting incident at a high school connected to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern Philippines claimed two lives on Tuesday, as one student opened fire on a classmate before taking his own life. The deadly event marks the second mass shooting at a Philippine educational institution this year, raising serious concerns about school safety and violence prevention in the region. Authorities confirmed the situation was quickly contained with no additional casualties reported.
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Student shot a classmate to death then killed himself at school in southern Philippines, mayor says
Two students died in a shooting at a Philippines high school Tuesday. The incident occurred at a school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Officials confirmed the situation was under control and no other injuries were reported. This follows a similar attack in June where three students were killed. The shooting happened less than ten days after a rampage in Thailand.
