Overview
- The shooting that took place Monday at San Jose High School in Tacloban killed three pupils and wounded an unclear number of others as authorities continue to reconcile casualty counts.
- Two male suspects, aged 14 and 15, were detained and are being questioned in police custody with their parents present under juvenile procedures.
- Investigators recovered more than 40 shell casings at the scene and traced a 9mm Glock to a regional policewoman who has been suspended and placed in custody while a .38 revolver was linked to a security company.
- Police say harassment at school is a leading motive and that one suspect showed signs of influence from violent online content, prompting the cybercrime center to temporarily block the named game pending review.
- Classes in Tacloban were suspended, officials opened trauma support for students and staff, and authorities have launched criminal and administrative probes to determine how minors accessed the firearms and what reforms are needed.