A student has died after being shot at a Catholic junior high school in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The incident occurred yesterday.
A fellow student is accused of carrying a .45-calibre pistol into a classroom. The alleged shooter then took his own life.
Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso of Zamboanga City confirmed the details of the shooting to local officials.
The investigation into how the weapon was brought into the school is ongoing.
Details about the motive for the shooting have not yet been released.
The school community is cooperating with authorities as they investigate the tragedy.
This incident highlights concerns about school safety and access to firearms.