School Shootings: A Global Pattern of Violence The recent school shooting in Zamboanga, Philippines, is a disturbing example of a growing trend that has left educators and policymakers seeking answers.
On June 24, a 9th grade student brought a pistol and rifle onto the campus and opened fire on his classmates, killing two people and wounding no one else.
School shootings are rare in the Philippines, where gun ownership regulations are relatively strict. However, these tragedies are not unique to any particular nation or culture.