Philippines School Shooting Kills 2 Students and Gunman, Wounds 10 at Banga High School
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Updated · WRAL News · Sep 18
Philippines School Shooting Kills 2 Students and Gunman, Wounds 10 at Banga High School
3 articles · Updated · WRAL News · Sep 18
Summary
Two 14-year-old students and the teenage gunman were confirmed dead after Friday's shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, while at least 10 people were wounded.
Police said the attack remains under investigation as officers secured the campus and coordinated with school officials and medical responders.
Ten wounded victims were being treated at two hospitals, and another person was hospitalized after hyperventilating, Governor Reynaldo Tamayo said.
Tamayo said the gunman's best friend told officials the teenager belonged to a "true crime community," an account authorities are examining for any link to the shooting.
With rumors of a second shooter and outsiders involved, what really happened during the tragic massacre at Banga National High School?
Despite recent nationwide security drills, how did a 16-year-old bypass protocols to execute a deadly, premeditated attack at a Philippine high school?
Will the chilling pre-attack warnings ignored by peers finally force lawmakers to penalize adults who leave firearms accessible to minors?