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Shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
Two students armed with handguns opened fire at a government-run high school in Tacloban. The attack killed three fellow students and left several others wounded. Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing school safety protocols.
What changed
New details emerged regarding the suspects' ages, the weapons used, and a potential link to a violent video game.
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Two Students Arrested After Shooting Kills 3 in Tacloban High School
confidence 80%Two students armed with handguns opened fire at a government-run high school in Tacloban. The attack killed three fellow students and left several others wounded. Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing school safety protocols.
What's confirmed:
- Three students were killed in a high school shooting in Tacloban.
- Two students are in custody following the attack.
- The suspects used a Glock pistol and a .38-caliber revolver.
- The shooting occurred at a government-run school with over 1,500 students.
- The suspects are aged 14 and 15.
Still unconfirmed:
- The attack was motivated by a grudge over bullying.
- The government blocked the game GoreBox following the tragedy.
- Between 7 and 20 people were wounded in the shooting.