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Three students killed in shooting at South Cotabato school
A teenage gunman opened fire at Banga National High School on Friday, killing three students and wounding six others in what authorities say is the third fatal campus attack in recent months.
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The shooting occurred at approximately 1 p.m. at the school in Banga, a municipality located about 15 kilometers from South Cotabato's provincial capital of Koronadal City. Initial reports indicate the attacker was a teenager, though further details about the suspect's identity and motive remain unclear.
Three students were pronounced dead at the scene, while six others sustained injuries in the attack. Emergency responders attended to the wounded, with some transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The school was placed on lockdown following the incident as law enforcement secured the premises.
Friday's attack marks the third fatal shooting incident at a Philippine educational institution in recent months, raising fresh concerns about school safety and security measures across the country. Authorities did not immediately release additional details about the suspect's apprehension or identity.
The incident prompted a swift response from local officials and regional authorities, who launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.