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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Student kills classmate and himself in livestreamed Zamboanga school shooting

A grade 9 student shot and killed a fellow student before dying by suicide during a livestreamed attack at the Ateneo de Zamboanga university high school campus. The incident, which also left two others injured, marks the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines within two months.

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Why It Matters

The event has prompted a national investigation into the suspect's background and the security of school campuses, while raising questions about firearm access and the influence of online content on youth violence.

Key Facts

  • A grade 9 student killed a fellow student and himself at the Ateneo de Zamboanga high school campus.
  • The suspect livestreamed parts of the attack on Facebook Live.
  • Two other individuals were injured during the incident.
  • The suspect used two pistols, one of which was a government-issued weapon belonging to his father, a Bureau of Customs police commander.
  • The Bureau of Customs has recommended the temporary suspension of the suspect's father for failing to secure his service weapon.
  • Ateneo de Zamboanga suspended all classes for Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • This is the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines since June.
  • In the June shooting in Tacloban, three students were killed and at least 20 were wounded.
  • Authorities are investigating the suspect's gaming and chat history to determine a motive.
  • The Philippine government previously blocked the gaming app 'Gorebox' following the June shooting incident.

Who's Mentioned

personKhymer Adan Olaso“Mayor of Zamboanga city.”personJose Melencio Nartatez Jr.“National police chief.”other14“Age of a suspect in a previous June shooting.”personJonvic Remulla“Interior Secretary providing updates on the investigation.”other15“Age of a suspect in a previous June shooting.”organizationAteneo de Zamboanga“The university campus where the shooting occurred.”personNolasco Bathan“Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner.”personMohammad Mael Jalani“The suspect identified by police as a grade 9 student.”