Philippines: At least 2 students killed in school shooting
Emergency services received reports of gunfire at the Banga National High School in southern Mindanao on Friday afternoon. At least two students were killed, while several others were injured.
On Friday, a school shooting occurred at Banga National High School in South Cotabato province, Mindanao, Philippines, resulting in at least two student fatalities and eight injuries, some of which are critical. The incident unfolded around 1:30 p.m. local time (0530 GMT).
Emergency services responded to the scene, where authorities confirmed that a third individual, believed to be a 16-year-old suspected gunman, was among the deceased. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 17.
In a Facebook video verified by the AFP news agency, a man is captured on camera carrying a wounded child from the school. Another video shows a teacher, speaking in a local dialect, expressing that there were two shooters involved, with a student insisting they were outsiders.
The total number of shooters involved remains unclear.
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