Deadly School Shooting Rocks Tacloban City

Cebu City, Philippines

  • In the wake of the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City, Regional Police Chief Elmer Cinco is urging schools to consider conducting active shooter drills. On Wednesday, June 24, three students were killed and 20 others injured in an attack at San Jose National High School.

Police Colonel Elmer Cinco, chief of the Regional Civil Security Unit-7 (RCSU-7), raised the proposal during a press conference, saying that the incident highlights the need for schools to be prepared for such incidents. 'This is a wake-up call for all of us,' Cinco said.

Active Shooter Drills: What Schools Need to Know Active shooter drills are simulations designed to prepare schools for active shooter situations. The drills typically involve a mock scenario where students and staff practice responding to an active shooter. The goal is to teach them how to evacuate safely and respond to the situation.

According to Cinco, the drills should be conducted annually, and schools should also have a plan in place to respond to such situations. 'We need to make sure that our schools are prepared to respond to any situation,' Cinco said.

Gun Ownership and Access to Firearms Among Minors

The incident has also raised concerns about gun ownership and access to firearms among minors. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has been urging firearm owners to ensure that their guns are not accessible to minors.

Gun ownership is regulated in the Philippines, and firearm owners are required to obtain a license to possess a gun. However, there have been cases of minors gaining access to firearms, which has led to tragic incidents like the one in Tacloban City.

The Investigation Continues

The investigation into the school shooting is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the motive behind the attack. The police have not released the names of the students involved in the shooting.

### Key Facts:

  • 3 students killed
  • 20 students injured
  • The attack occurred at San Jose National High School
  • The investigation is ongoing
  • Police are urging schools to conduct active shooter drills
  • The police are also urging firearm owners to ensure that guns are not accessible to minors

### A Call to Action As the investigation continues, the police are urging schools to take the necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. 'We need to make sure that our schools are safe for our students,' Cinco said.