At least six people were killed and 17 injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines. The suspected 16-year-old gunman reportedly opened fire after lunch before killing himself, making it the country’s third deadly school incident since June and raising concern over a previously uncommon form of violence.

All the victims were students aged between 14 and 17, with four of the injured in critical condition. Lessons have been suspended while police investigate, including claims that the suspect belonged to an online violence-focused group; officials have urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information. The attacks have occurred despite relatively strict gun regulations, as illegal firearms remain in circulation.