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Third victim wounded in Zamboanga City school shooting
A third person was wounded in a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University's junior high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday, according to updated investigation findings. The incident left two students dead.
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ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have confirmed that a third individual sustained injuries during the shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Junior High School campus in Barangay Tumaga on Tuesday morning, according to updated findings from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
The revised casualty count adds to the initial reports of two fatalities among students during the incident at the educational facility. The identity and condition of the wounded individual were not immediately disclosed in available reports.
Investigators continued gathering evidence and conducting interviews as part of the ongoing probe into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the motive or identity of the shooter.
The incident sparked immediate security concerns at the campus and prompted a response from local law enforcement agencies. School officials were expected to coordinate with government agencies on measures to ensure student safety moving forward.