Two students were killed Tuesday during a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, a private school in the southern Philippines. A ninth-grade student brought two pistols onto campus, opened fire inside a classroom, and then turned one of the weapons on himself.
Key Takeaways
Two students were killed during a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern Philippines. A ninth-grade student brought two pistols onto campus, opened fire inside a classroom, and then turned one of the weapons on himself. The incident was livestreamed online using a body-worn camera.
- Ninth-grade student Mohammad Mael Jalani shot a fellow student before killing himself in the attack
- Two other people were injured during the shooting, though not fatally
- The suspect's father, a Bureau of Customs police commander, may face administrative charges for failing to properly safeguard one of the pistols used in the attack
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered an investigation into how such incidents could be prevented
- This is the second school shooting in the Philippines in two months
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooter Identity | 1 Difference | HuffPost identifies shooter; other sources do not | ▼ |
| Victims | Broad Agreement | 2 students killed, including shooter | |
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | 2 additional people injured, non-fatally | |
| Livestream | Broad Agreement | Shooting livestreamed online using body-worn camera |
Shooter Identity
▼HuffPost identifies shooter; other sources do not
Victims
Broad Agreement2 students killed, including shooter
Injuries
Broad Agreement2 additional people injured, non-fatally
Livestream
Broad AgreementShooting livestreamed online using body-worn camera
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The suspect was identified as Mohammad Mael Jalani by police. He fired at a teacher but missed before shooting a fellow Grade 10 student on the fourth floor of the building. He then went up to the fifth floor and jumped from the building, killing himself in the process.
Two other people were injured during the shooting, though not fatally. The university's president confirmed that there were no additional fatalities or injuries and that the situation is under control.
The incident was livestreamed online using a body-worn camera, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Authorities are investigating how Jalani was able to bring guns inside school premises and why he carried out the attack.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered law enforcement agencies to investigate the incident and determine measures for preventing violence in schools, calling them 'among the safest places in our country.' He directed a thorough investigation to understand how such incidents could be prevented.
The shooting occurred at around 7:50 a.m. local time. The university suspended all classes on Tuesday and Wednesday following the incident. University president Ernald Andal urged everyone to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information or sensitive images.
One of the pistols carried by Jalani came from his father, who was the Bureau of Customs police commander in Zamboanga. The deputy commissioner recommended the temporary suspension of the father, who may face administrative charges for failing to properly safeguard the government-issued pistol.
The incident marks the second school shooting in the Philippines in as many months. In June, three students were killed in a similar incident at a public high school in Tacloban City.
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