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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Student kills classmate and himself in livestreamed Zamboanga school shooting

A Grade 9 student shot and killed a fellow student before dying by suicide at the Ateneo de Zamboanga university high school campus on Tuesday. The suspect livestreamed parts of the attack, which also resulted in two injuries, prompting an ongoing investigation into his motives and the source of his firearms.

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Why It Matters

This incident marks the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines in two months, leading to the suspension of classes and renewed scrutiny of school security and firearm access.

Key Facts

  • A Grade 9 student killed a fellow student and then himself at the Ateneo de Zamboanga high school campus.
  • The suspect livestreamed parts of the attack on Facebook Live.
  • Two other people were injured during the incident.
  • The suspect used two pistols, one of which was a government-issued weapon belonging to his father, a Bureau of Customs police commander.
  • The Bureau of Customs has recommended the temporary suspension of the suspect's father.
  • Ateneo de Zamboanga suspended all classes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • This is the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines in two months, following a June incident in Tacloban city.
  • Authorities are investigating the suspect's gaming and chat history to determine a motive.

Who's Mentioned

personKhymer Adan Olaso“Mayor of Zamboanga city.”personJose Melencio Nartatez Jr.“National police chief.”personJonvic Remulla“Interior Secretary of the Philippines.”personNolasco Bathan“Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner.”locationAteneo de Zamboanga“The university campus where the shooting occurred.”personMohammad Mael Jalani“The suspect identified by police.”