A student opened fire at Banga National High School in the Philippines. The school is in South Cotabato on Mindanao island.

The shooting killed people and injured eight others. Reports differ on the death toll.

One report said three people died. Another report said at least two died.

The suspected shooter was among the dead. He was a Grade 9 student at the school.

Victims were students aged 14 to 17. Four of the eight injured were in critical condition.

Authorities on Mindanao are investigating the shooting. One report said the shooter's sibling was a teacher there.

This was the third school shooting in the Philippines since June. UPI said it was the third student shooting since June. Schools nationwide had held safety drills after earlier shootings.