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world6 days ago•15 min saved

Livestreamed Classroom Shooting Ends in Suicide in the Philippines

A ninth-grade student at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in southern Philippines livestreamed a classroom shooting that killed a 10th-grade classmate before he killed himself; two others were wounded. The guns belonged to the shooter’s father, a customs official who has been relieved of duty. President Marcos Jr. ordered an investigation to prevent future school violence as the country experiences a second school attack in under two months; the Philippines has strict gun laws but illegal firearms still circulate.

via KSL News|

#ateneo-de-zamboanga #gun-violence #livestream

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Two Dead After Ninth-Grade Gunman Opens Fire at Zamboanga High School

A ninth-grade student armed with a pistol and rifle opened fire at a high school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student before shooting himself; officials say there are two fatalities and no active shooter remains, with investigators probing the motive and the school coordinating with parents to ensure student safety.

via Al Jazeera|

#ateneo-de-zamboanga-university #gun-violence #philippines

world7 days ago•23 min saved

Livestreamed high school shooting ends in double tragedy in the Philippines

A grade 9 student at Ateneo de Zamboanga University's high school shot and killed a fellow student before killing himself on campus, livestreaming parts of the attack via a body-worn camera; two others were injured as hundreds evacuated, and police said they are reviewing the shooter’s background as security measures are stepped up following a recent spike in Philippine school violence.

via AP News|

#ateneo-de-zamboanga #gun-violence #livestream

world7 days ago•199 min saved

Two students die in rare Philippines school shooting at Ateneo-affiliated campus

Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school on a campus affiliated with Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga, Philippines; the gunman, a ninth-grade student, killed himself, and another male student a grade above him also died. Officials said there is no active shooter and investigators were on the scene. The incident comes less than two months after a Tacloban City high school attack, underscoring rare but deadly gun violence in the Philippines, a country with strict gun laws but ongoing illegal firearms.

via CNN|

#ateneo-de-zamboanga-university #gun-violence #philippines

world7 days ago•1 min saved

Zamboanga City Classroom Shooting Leaves Student Dead, Gunman Dead by Suicide

A student at a Catholic junior high in Zamboanga City was shot dead by a fellow pupil who later killed himself after sneaking a .45 pistol into a classroom; the shooter reportedly fired at a teacher but missed, then killed a student before taking his own life, with alleged livestream footage circulating online. Authorities said the situation was under control and there were no ongoing threats. The incident follows a Tacloban high school shooting two months earlier that renewed debate over violent online games.

via BBC|

#gun-violence #livestream-footage #philippines

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Two Students Injured, Suspect in Custody After Warner Robins High Shooting

Two students were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, GA. A suspect is in custody, the school is secure, and students are being released in a controlled dismissal as law enforcement investigates; earlier reports indicated a student was shot and officials are continuing to provide updates.

via WSB-TV|

#georgia #high-school #law-enforcement

world14 days ago•3 min saved

Thailand freezes new gun permits as school shooting spurs stricter controls

Thailand will halt issuing new gun permits and bar carrying licenses after a 14-year-old shooter killed eight people and himself at a Nonthaburi school, triggering a government push for tougher gun laws and measures to urge unregistered gun owners to surrender firearms, amid concerns over social-media access to guns and mental-health factors.

via BBC|

#gun-control #gun-permits #nonthaburi

world14 days ago•3 min saved

Thai Teen Trains Online Before Deadly School Shooting

A 14-year-old in Nonthaburi killed eight people and then himself after opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School; police say he taught himself to use a handgun via social media and had earlier killed his grandparents at home with his grandfather's gun, with family stress and academic anxiety cited as possible factors as authorities probe motives and the prime minister pledges stricter gun laws.

via bbc.com|

#gun-laws #school-shooting #social-media

world14 days ago•4 min saved

Forgiveness at a temple as Thailand mourns a 12-year-old mass shooting victim

At a temple north of Bangkok, the parents of 12-year-old victim Naphat Chaimar mourn as the father of the 14-year-old shooter kneels to ask for their forgiveness; Patchat Yimruang had killed his grandparents and then shot students and staff at Debsirin Nonthaburi School before taking his own life, bringing the toll to nine. The tragedy has prompted national mourning, with wreaths from the king and queen and royal patronage for the victims’ families, as Naphat’s family remembers her dreams and the impact of the loss.

via The Guardian|

#forgiveness #grief #royal-patronage

world15 days ago•2 min saved

Thai Official Killed in Office as Nation Reels From School Shooting

A gunman and former lawmaker, Chalong Riewrang, shot and killed the chair of Nonthaburi’s Provincial Administrative Organization after a money dispute, wounding the official’s driver in the process. The killing follows a deadly mass shooting at a nearby school by a 14-year-old, prompting wider calls for tighter gun controls, heightened school security, and new safety protocols. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged stricter firearm laws, with schools installing metal detectors and the Education Ministry outlining measures such as mental health screenings and emergency drills amid Thailand’s high civilian gun ownership.

via nbcnews.com|

#gun-control #gun-violence #nonthaburi

world16 days ago•3 min saved

Thai school shooting leaves seven victims as teen gunman and grandparents die

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing seven people before taking his own life; his two grandparents were killed earlier at the family home. Eight bodies (five staff, the shooter, and the grandparents) were recovered, and 16 people were hospitalized, many in critical condition. The small, legally registered gun belonged to the grandfather. The school will suspend classes August 10–14 as investigators pursue further forensic results, including toxicology.

via NBC News|

#forensics #gun-violence #nonthaburi

world16 days ago•6 min saved

Eight dead after teen-led shooting near Bangkok prompts nationwide concern

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and at his home near Bangkok, killing at least eight people, including a 12-year-old girl who died after hospitalization; the teenager reportedly took his own life and his grandparents were killed at home earlier that day. About 14 people were hospitalized, with seven in critical condition, as authorities investigate; the school suspended classes for several days.

via WRAL|

#gun-violence #minors #nonthaburi

world17 days ago•16 min saved

Bangkok-area school shooting ends with teen gunman dead, multiple killed

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School north of Bangkok, killing at least six people (three teachers and three students) before turning the gun on himself; the suspect’s grandparents were killed earlier at home and more than 20 others were injured. The toll and circumstances have been revised as the investigation continued. The incident spurred calls for tighter school security and firearm controls, while UNICEF urged heightened mental-health support for children and authorities pledged compensation to victims’ families and a review of safety procedures.

via CNN|

#gun-violence #nonthaburi #school-shooting

world17 days ago•4 min saved

Thailand vows tougher gun controls after Bangkok-area shooting

A 14-year-old killed eight people and wounded 22 in a shooting near Bangkok, including five teachers at Debsirin School, before taking his own life. Authorities say the firearm belonged to the grandfather. In response, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged stricter gun-control laws that would restrict public carry to on-duty officials, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges in Thailand where civilian gun ownership is high.

via BBC|

#gun-control #gun-violence #public-safety

world18 days ago•8 min saved

Bangkok-area school shooting ends with gunman dead; Thailand vows tighter security

A 14-year-old gunman opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing at least six people and wounding more than 20 before turning the weapon on himself; the suspect died by suicide, according to the prime minister. In response, Thailand's education ministry announced stricter school security and compensation of 20,000 THB per death and 5,000 THB per injury to victims' families; the school was temporarily closed as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances of the attack.

via CNN|

#bangkok #education-security #gun-violence