Two Students Kill Three, Wound 20 at Philippine High School After Reporting Bullying

Two students armed with handguns opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding at least 20 others, @NBCNews reported. The suspects, ages 14 and 15, were arrested after the mid-morning attack at the government-run school.

Fifteen of the injuries resulted from gunshots, including one student hit in the head who remained hospitalized.

The remaining injuries occurred when students jumped or fell from windows while fleeing. At least 40 shell casings were recovered at the scene. Most of the dead and wounded students were female. The suspects, who were close friends with no criminal records, entered two classrooms during the attack.

One suspect obtained the 9 mm pistol from his aunt, a police officer now under investigation. 38-caliber revolver. They brought the guns onto campus because only one guard was on duty at multiple entrances and exits, regional police chief Brig.

Gen. Jason Capoy said. The suspects stated during initial questioning that they had been bullied at school. One was arrested inside the school. The second fled and was later found hiding in a nearby house after residents alerted police.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation and directed law enforcement to increase security at schools, workplaces, and public areas, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. The 14-year-old suspect is exempt from criminal prosecution under a 2006 Philippine law that sets the minimum age of criminal liability at 15.