Philippines school shooting leaves at least two dead - Al Jazeera
A school shooting in the Philippines has resulted in at least three deaths, including the suspected gunman, and several injuries. This incident marks the third school shooting in the country since June, raising concerns about school safety.
Why it matters
The recurring nature of these violent incidents in Philippine schools highlights a growing public safety crisis and potential gaps in student mental health and security protocols.
At least eight people were also injured in the country’s third deadly school shooting since June.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The shooting is the third at a Philippines school in recent months [File: AFP] Published On 18 Sep 2026 18 Sep 2026 At least three people, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman, have been killed and several injured in a shooting at a school in the Philippines.
The attack was reported on Friday in Banga town in South Cotabato, in the southern Philippines. It is the country’s third deadly school shooting incident since June.
A disaster agency worker reported that two of those killed were students, adding that several others were being treated in hospital. Four of the eight injured were in critical condition, and all of the victims were students aged 14 to 17.
Also covering this story
3 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in