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Gunman Stole Father’s 9mm, Wounds Eight Students

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:38 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Teen Shooter Fires

A 16-year-old opened fire at Banga National High School, killing two students before suicide.
He stole his father’s 9-mm pistol from a vault before shooting ten students.
Eight students were wounded, four critically, according to Mayor Albert Palencia.
Governor Reynaldo Tamayo called for secure gun storage after confirming the victims were 14-year-old boy and girl.

Summary

DSWD Reports Fatalities

DSWD reported six student deaths and 17 serious injuries, contradicting police figures.
DSWD sent social workers to give psychological first aid and psychosocial support to victims and families.
DepEd urged the public to stop sharing unverified videos, citing trauma and privacy risks.
Philippine Red Cross dispatched an ambulance with four paramedics to the school at 14:00 local time.

History

Historical Context

Columbine High School’s April 20 1999 shooting, which killed 13 students and a teacher, sparked nationwide school-security upgrades and a surge in gun-control debate, including proposals for safety locks. When a 16-year-old opened fire at Banga National High School in the Philippines in 2024, Governor Reynaldo Tamayo invoked those same concerns, urging stricter gun-storage laws.

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Teen Shooter Fires

A 16-year-old opened fire at Banga National High School, killing two students before suicide.
He stole his father’s 9-mm pistol from a vault before shooting ten students.
Eight students were wounded, four critically, according to Mayor Albert Palencia.
Governor Reynaldo Tamayo called for secure gun storage after confirming the victims were 14-year-old boy and girl.

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