Shooting at Zamboanga university kills two

A shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, left two students dead, including the suspected gunman who reportedly took his own life. Two other students were injured in the attack, which was captured on a livestream from a body camera the shooter was wearing.

The incident occurred in the morning at the university's junior high school building in Zamboanga City. According to Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso, the shooter, a Grade 9 student, entered the school armed with a high-powered firearm and a .45-caliber pistol. "In the video, we see that he first shot at the teacher who was sitting at a table. It seems he missed, then moved to another room ... he shot another student there," Olaso told local radio, referencing circulating footage. He confirmed that two students died, with one being the shooter, and that two others were wounded.

University President Ernald Andal confirmed the situation was under control, stating, "As of now, we confirm that there are two fatalities. There are no more active shooters." He added that the university was coordinating with authorities and prioritized the safety of the student community.