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Ateneo Zamboanga shooter accessed hate speech websites, says DILG chief
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed that the gunman responsible for the deadly Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting had browsed websites containing hate speech. The discovery emerged after authorities examined the suspect's electronic devices.
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MANILA — The perpetrator of the fatal shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University had searched for websites containing hate speech, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
Remulla disclosed the finding following a forensic examination of the shooter's cellphone and laptop. The review of the devices revealed a pattern of online activity focused on extremist content, though Remulla did not specify which particular sites were accessed or provide further details about the nature of the searches.
The revelation adds another dimension to ongoing investigations into the motive behind the attack at the Jesuit-run institution in Zamboanga City. Authorities have been working to establish a complete profile of the shooter's background and motivations as the investigation progresses.
The discovery underscores growing concerns about online radicalization and the role digital platforms play in influencing violent behavior. Law enforcement agencies continue to examine all available evidence as they piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting.