NewsWSVN 7 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 at the Ateneo de Zamboanga university high school campus on Tuesday. The suspect livestreamed parts of the attack on Facebook, and authorities are now investigating his background and the source of the firearms used.
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This incident marks the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines in two months, prompting national authorities to investigate security protocols and the potential influence of online gaming on youth violence.
Key Facts
- A grade 9 student killed a fellow student and then himself at the Ateneo de Zamboanga high school campus.
- The suspect livestreamed parts of the attack on Facebook Live.
- Two other people 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 father of the suspect faces a recommended temporary suspension and potential administrative charges.
- Ateneo de Zamboanga suspended all classes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- This is the second fatal school shooting in the Philippines in two months, following a June incident in Tacloban city.
- Authorities are conducting a forensic analysis of the suspect's gaming and chat history.
- Police have requested the public refrain from sharing unverified reports or videos of the incident.
Who's Mentioned
personKhymer Adan Olaso“Mayor of Zamboanga city.”personJose Melencio Nartatez Jr.“National police chief.”personJonvic Remulla“Interior Secretary of the Philippines.”otherGorebox“An online gaming app previously blocked by authorities due to investigation link”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.”