NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Student kills classmate and himself at Ateneo de Zamboanga University high school
A high school student armed with two firearms killed a classmate and himself on Tuesday at a campus in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Two other individuals were injured during the incident, which the mayor stated was livestreamed via a body camera.
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The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding school safety and firearm access in the Philippines following a similar shooting in Tacloban city in June.
Key Facts
- A student killed a classmate and himself at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University high school on Tuesday.
- The suspect was armed with two firearms and reportedly wore a body camera to livestream the attack.
- Two other people were injured during the incident.
- Hundreds of students were evacuated from the campus following the shooting.
- Police have declared the situation under control and are currently investigating the circumstances.
- Authorities have requested that the public refrain from sharing unverified reports or media related to the event.
- This incident follows a June shooting in Tacloban city where three students were killed and at least 20 were wounded.
- Two students, aged 14 and 15, were arrested in connection with the June Tacloban city shooting.
- A separate school shooting occurred in Thailand less than two weeks prior to this event.
Who's Mentioned
personKhymer Adan Olaso“Mayor of Zamboanga city who provided details on the shooting.”personJose Melencio Nartatez Jr.“National police chief who addressed the public regarding the investigation.”personAnutin Charnvirakul“Prime Minister of Thailand, referenced regarding recent gun control measures.”locationAteneo de Zamboanga University“The site of the high school shooting.”