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Philippines school shooting leaves three students dead

A school shooting in the southern Philippines killed three students on Friday, including the 16-year-old suspected gunman. The teenager reportedly turned the gun on himself after opening fire at a school in Banga, South Cotabato. Eight other students suffered injuries, with four remaining in critical condition. Banga Mayor Albert Palencia said all the victims were […]

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato province claimed at least three young lives and left six others wounded, including the perpetrator, local authorities reported. Rolly Doane Aquino, a provincial disaster response official in South Cotabato, confirmed the grim toll on Friday. The Philippine National Police later affirmed the grim news in their statement.

The incident is currently under investigation, with details yet to be revealed. South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo disclosed that the gunman's closest confidant informed authorities that the shooter had been affiliated with a "true crime community." Tamayo indicated that the claim would undergo a thorough investigation. The tragic shooting unfolded at Banga National High School in the town of Banga.

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