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Two killed, two injured in shooting at Zamboanga university campus

A shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Tuesday left two people dead and two injured, police and city officials said.

2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 3:03 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 17, 2026, 10:05 p.m. ETUpdated Sep 4, 2026, 9:53 p.m. ET
people were killed and were injured in a shooting Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the in , according to . The suspect, identified by police as , is . Police and law enforcement agencies responded to the incident. said classes at Ateneo de Zamboanga will be suspended effective today in all levels. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, "Our schools are where we entrust our children to learn, to grow and to dream about the lives ahead of them. They must also be among the safest places in our country."

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 3, 2026, 3:03 p.m. ETFirst report

    Student killed in shooting at Zamboanga university campus

    A high school student shot and killed a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Ateneo de Zamboanga university campus in Zamboanga, according to police and city officials. Two people were injured in the attack, police and city officials said.

    Police identified the suspect as Mohammad Mael Jalani, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The identities of the victims have not been released.

    Police and city officials asked parents and guardians of students to remain calm and follow the high school's advice and arrangements to pick up their children. The incident is no longer active.

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Revision history

  1. Version 56 Sept 2026, 08:53

    Updated to reflect the latest confirmed figures and statements.

  2. Version 45 Sept 2026, 01:53current

    Added Mayor Olaso's statement on class suspension; clarified suspect identity and death; noted conflicting reports on setting.

  3. Version 34 Sept 2026, 21:23

    Added the date and location to the opening paragraph; added the president's statement.

  4. Version 23 Sept 2026, 20:12

    Clarified casualty figures with attribution and noted conflicting reports on the number killed.

  5. Version 13 Sept 2026, 19:03current

    First published.

  6. Version 13 Sept 2026, 19:08

    First published.

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