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Tacloban High School Shooting Kills Three; Two Student Suspects Detained

Officials have opened probes into how two traced firearms reached minors and ordered a nationwide review of school safety.

Overview

  • Two students opened fire inside San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Monday, leaving three pupils dead and about 20 others wounded, officials said.
  • Police and social welfare authorities have taken the two suspects, boys aged 14 and 15, into custody for interrogation and protective custody pending investigation.
  • Investigators recovered a 9mm Glock and a .38 revolver and about 40 spent shell casings, and have traced the Glock to a police officer and the revolver to a security agency.
  • Authorities say the attack appears planned, that one suspect had firing‑range experience, and that investigators are probing bullying and possible online influences including violent games.
  • The shooting has prompted suspensions and inquiries of implicated personnel, a temporary ban on a violent game, and renewed debate on juvenile criminal responsibility and school emergency preparedness.