Philippines school shooting: Two dead as Grade 9 student wearing bodycam opens fire on classmates in Zamboanga
A Grade 9 student killed a fellow student and himself during a shooting at a school in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The suspect reportedly livestreamed the attack using a body camera.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing concern over school safety and the potential for social media platforms to be exploited for violent content.
The suspect was a ‘very bright student’ and a ‘Roblox fanatic’ who wore a body camera to livestream the attack, the mayor says
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