2 minors arrested in Philippines on suspicion of school shooting

Two minors allegedly involved in the shooting at San Jose High School in Tacloban, Philippines, have been taken into custody, GMA news noted, citing city police, Report informs.

A search revealed that firearms were found in their possession.

An investigation is underway into the motive for the crime, the type of firearm used, and the method by which it was brought into the school.

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Three people were killed and ​five injured in a school shooting in the ‌central Philippines, Philippine police said on Monday, Report informs via Reuters.

Police said the two suspects have been arrested after the shooting at the San ​Jose National High School in the city of ​Tacloban in Leyte province.

The shooting occurred at approximately ⁠9:00 a.m. (01:00 GMT) inside the school in Barangay San ​Jose, the Tacloban City Police Office said, adding that ​an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances behind the incident.

Tacloban police chief Noelito Getigan told reporters that the suspects used a .38-caliber ​and 9mm firearm in the shooting.

One suspect, a ​minor and Grade 9 student, was arrested shortly after the incident, while the ‌other ⁠later surrendered to authorities, Getigan said.

Police said the victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment, while additional personnel have been deployed at the school to ​ensure the ​safety of students, ⁠staff, parents and the surrounding community.

Authorities urged the public not to disseminate unverified ​information and to cooperate with investigators.