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Three Students Killed in Tacloban High School Shooting

Two student suspects are in custody as investigators probe motive, trace the weapons, and identify other possible participants.

Overview

  • The shooting that struck San Jose National High School on Monday has left three students dead and at least five others wounded.
  • Police arrested two students aged 14 and 15 at the scene and say they will pursue legal accountability for those involved.
  • A social-media video circulated from inside the school shows students screaming and hiding while shots were fired, and it has helped police reconstruct the sequence of events.
  • Officials say only one security officer was on duty at the school when the attack occurred and that nearby schools were temporarily closed as hospitals treated the injured.
  • Investigators are working to confirm the victims' identities, determine a motive, and trace how minors obtained the firearms, with authorities urging calm while the probe continues.