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Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points A student shot and killed a classmate before taking their own life. A tragic incident occurred at a high school in the southern Philippines.
A tragic incident occurred at a high school in the southern Philippines. A student shot and killed a classmate before taking their own life. The shooting happened on a university campus where the high school is located.
Hundreds of students were safely evacuated from the building after the gunshots were heard. Two other people were injured in the incident. The suspect had two firearms and apparently livestreamed the attack.
Further details about the incident are available from officials, including the mayor of Zamboanga city, who has spoken about the events that unfolded.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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