15-year-old victim of school shooting dies after week-long ordeal
• A 15-year-old student from Santa Rosa Integrated School has died after being shot by her ex-boyfriend inside a classroom
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• The 18-year-old suspect also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound a day after the incident
• The shooting, which occurred on August 7, is being investigated as a "crime of passion" possibly stemming from a relationship dispute
• The Department of Education and lawmakers are calling for stricter school security and a renewed focus on youth mental health
A 15-year-old student, who was critically wounded in a classroom shooting incident last week, has passed away after fighting for her life in the hospital.
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The victim, a Grade 8 student at Santa Rosa Integrated School, was shot by her former boyfriend who also died after turning the gun on himself.
Police confirmed that the young girl, whose identity is being withheld for her and her family's privacy, died on Tuesday after being in a precarious condition since the attack on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Her alleged assailant, an 18-year-old former Grade 10 student, succumbed to his self-inflicted gunshot wound a day after the tragic event.
The incident sent shockwaves through the local community and reignited a national conversation on school safety and youth violence.
According to a police report, the shooting occurred around 10:45 a.m. inside the victim’s classroom.
The suspect, identified by authorities with the alias "Leo," reportedly entered the school campus and the classroom where the victim was without provocation.
Witnesses stated that the suspect drew a .22-caliber firearm and shot the girl in the neck before using the same weapon on himself.
Both teenagers were rushed to a nearby hospital, but their wounds proved fatal.
Initial police investigations suggest that the motive behind the attack was a "crime of passion," possibly stemming from a relationship dispute between the former couple.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has swiftly condemned the heinous act, emphasizing that educational institutions should be safe havens for students and staff.
In response, local school officials, in coordination with the police, have implemented more stringent security measures within and around the school premises.
The DepEd has also committed to providing psychosocial support and critical incident stress debriefing to the students and faculty affected by the tragedy.
The incident has also caught the attention of national lawmakers. Senator Raffy Tulfo, during a hearing of the Committee on Basic Education, expressed his alarm over the recent rise in violence within Philippine schools.
He questioned the effectiveness of current security protocols and the implementation of policies like the "Child Protection Policy," urging the DepEd to enforce stricter preventive measures against school violence.
The Senator underscored the need for schools to be held accountable for ensuring the safety of all their constituents.
This tragic outcome serves as a grim reminder of the profound impact of domestic violence and the urgent need for a more comprehensive approach to address the emotional and psychological well-being of the youth.
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In other news, 31-year-old Fil-Am Mary Ann Magdamit, a former USPS letter carrier, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Magdamit stole checks and credit/debit cards from the mail and used them to fund a lavish lifestyle, which she displayed on social media. A search of her apartment uncovered over 130 stolen cards, Treasury checks, and a loaded "ghost gun." Her sentencing is scheduled for October 27, 2025, and she faces a maximum of 30 years in federal prison.
Still in other news, a 41-year-old man was killed after being stabbed by his 27-year-old stepbrother in a computer shop in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The victim sustained stab wounds to the chest and left arm and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Suspect Lex fled but was arrested at his home; the murder weapon was recovered from a canal. The attack allegedly stemmed from a long-standing grudge over behavior that embarrassed their father.
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