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2 young suspects in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Two young students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were armed with one pistol each. They were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose...
Key takeaway The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were armed with one pistol each.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The tragic shooting at a high school in the Philippines serves as a stark reminder to San Antonio 's community to reexamine its own school safety protocols. With multiple entrances and exits at many of the city's schools, the vulnerability to potential threats is a concern that warrants attention from local authorities. San Antonio's school districts should take note of the incident and review their security measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring. The fact that the suspects in the Philippines were able to bring guns onto the campus due to inadequate security highlights the need for vigilant monitoring and swift action to address any weaknesses in the system. As San Antonio's schools continue to grow and evolve, ensuring the safety of students and staff must remain a top priority, and the city's leaders should be proactive in addressing potential security risks to prevent such tragedies from happening locally.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two young students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were armed with one pistol each. They were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose...
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