# 2 killed in shooting at school in southern Philippines

https://mins.news/en/item/24702

- CGTN, 2026-08-18 01:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-18/news-1PHAXdayWPe/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga Grade School in Zamboanga City, southern Philippines, killed two students on Tuesday, local media reported. Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso said one of the victims was the gunman. The Department of Education said it was coordinating with the school to support those affected.

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