Teenage shooters arrested after killing three at Philippine high school
Two teenage students, aged 14 and 15, opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, killing three classmates and wounding several others, police said. The New York Times reported that the two ninth-graders were detained later that day. NPR confirmed the suspects were taken into custody after the shooting. AP News noted that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
called for a comprehensive investigation and for increased security measures at schools. NBC News later reported that the number of injured rose to at least 20. Authorities continue to hold the two minors while the investigation proceeds.
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two teenage students (14 and 15 years old)
Philippine National Police
Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro
San Jose National High School
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