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Four students wounded in shooting at South Cotabato high school
A shooting incident at Banga National High School in South Cotabato left at least four students injured on Friday afternoon. Social media footage showed students being rushed for medical treatment following the incident.
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KIDAPAWAN CITY—Authorities responded to a shooting at Banga National High School in Banga town, South Cotabato, on Friday that resulted in injuries to at least four students. The incident occurred around 2 p.m., prompting an immediate emergency response.
Video evidence shared on social media by broadcast outlets documented students being evacuated and transported for medical care following the shooting. The footage underscored the chaotic conditions at the school campus during the incident.
Police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Details regarding the shooter's identity, motive, and the exact nature of the students' injuries remained unclear as authorities gathered information at the scene.
The incident marked another occurrence of gun violence at an educational facility in the region, raising fresh concerns about security protocols at schools across Mindanao.