Tacloban School Shooting Kills 3, Wounds 5 as Police Hunt 1 Suspect
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Updated · Inquirer.net · Jun 22
Tacloban School Shooting Kills 3, Wounds 5 as Police Hunt 1 Suspect
3 articles · Updated · Inquirer.net · Jun 22
Summary
Three people were killed and five wounded after gunfire erupted around 9 a.m. Monday inside San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.
One alleged suspect — identified by police as a child in conflict with the law from Barangay San Jose — was arrested soon after, while officers launched a manhunt for a second suspect.
Police said eight people were hit in total, the wounded were taken to medical facilities, and investigators have not yet released victims' identities or established a motive or links between the suspects and victims.
The attack is among Tacloban City's deadliest recent school-related shootings, and authorities said a full investigation is underway under juvenile justice procedures.