18.08.2026 09:20
In a shooting at a high school in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, 2 students and 2 security guards were killed, and 9 people were injured. The attacker is believed to be a senior high school student. President Marcos has ordered a thorough investigation and increased security measures.
In a gun attack at a high school in the southern Philippines, at least 4 people were killed and 9 were injured, according to initial reports.
ATTACKER IS A SENIOR STUDENT
According to the Manila Times newspaper, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) stated that a gun attack was carried out shortly before classes began at a high school in the city of Zamboanga in the south of the country.
The statement noted that the attacker, who came to the school with a pistol, is believed to be a senior high school student.
4 DEAD, INCLUDING 2 STUDENTS, AND 9 INJURED
In the statement, it was reported that according to initial assessments, 2 students and 2 security guards lost their lives in the attack, and 9 people were injured. It was also noted that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the attack and possible security gaps at the school.
STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT
In his statement regarding the incident, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed security units to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the attack.
Marcos also asked authorities to strengthen measures to ensure the safety of students in cooperation with schools and local communities.