Shooting incident at a school in Zamboanga, Philippines
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Khymer Adan Olaso, Ernald Andal
Zamboanga, Philippines
August 18, 2026
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Two people, including the shooter, were killed in a shooting at a Catholic junior high school in Zamboanga. The shooter was a student who used a high-powered firearm. Authorities have confirmed the situation is under control.
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