According to local media The Manila Times, a shooting occurred early Tuesday morning at Ateneo de Zamboanga High School in Zamboanga City, southern Philippines, resulting in four deaths and nine injuries.
According to police, the incident happened before classes started, and the suspected perpetrator also died as a result.
The National Bureau of Investigation stated that the shooting led to the deaths of two students and two security guards, with nine others injured. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.
Reports say the suspected gunman was a male Grade 12 student whose father reportedly works in Zamboanga City customs.
Authorities said the suspect brought a pistol and a rifle onto campus and began shooting in the classroom "without any apparent provocation."
Mayor Adam Olaso of Jamel City stated that both the suspect and the victims were students of a private Jesuit-run school.
Video footage shows students fleeing school buildings after gunshots rang out.
Police and investigators remain at the scene, with authorities working to determine the motive and investigating possible security lapses.
The National Bureau of Investigation stated that the shooting led to the deaths of two students and two security guards, with nine others injured. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.
Reports say the suspected gunman was a male Grade 12 student whose father reportedly works in Zamboanga City customs.
Authorities said the suspect brought a pistol and a rifle onto campus and began shooting in the classroom "without any apparent provocation."
Mayor Adam Olaso of Jamel City stated that both the suspect and the victims were students of a private Jesuit-run school.
Video footage shows students fleeing school buildings after gunshots rang out.
Police and investigators remain at the scene, with authorities working to determine the motive and investigating possible security lapses.