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Teen killed, two wounded in shooting after Agusan del Sur concert
A 15-year-old student was fatally shot while two others sustained injuries in a gun attack in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur early Saturday. The victims were walking home from a municipal concert when an unidentified gunman opened fire.
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TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur — A teenager lost his life and two others were injured in a shooting incident in this town early Saturday morning, according to the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office.
The 15-year-old student was killed when an unidentified assailant opened fire on a group walking home from a municipal-sponsored concert around early morning hours on October 24. The attack also left a 13-year-old boy and another person wounded.
Investigators are working to identify the gunman responsible for the attack. Details on the motive behind the shooting and the condition of the wounded remain limited as authorities continue their investigation.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in the region and has prompted local officials to review security measures at public events.