School shooting in southern Philippines leaves two dead, seven injured

Two people have died, and at least seven others have been injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines, according to a Chinese state news agency.

The incident took place on September 18 at Banga National High School in Banga Municipality, South Cotabato province.

All classes at every level in Banga Municipality were immediately suspended, the local disaster risk reduction and management office said.

The Department of Education said it was deeply concerned about the reported shooting.

By Aghakazim Guliyev