Did the PNP just foil another school shooting in Leyte? (opens original article in a new tab)
Philippine authorities prevented a potential school shooting in Leyte after discovering a 14-year-old student's social media threats, which were linked to a recent school shooting and a video game.
- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla reported that PNP prevented a potential school shooting in Leyte linked to a 14-year-old student
- The threat was discovered through a Facebook post in Waray language warning of an attack at Tolosa Leyte National High School
- The minor created multiple Facebook accounts to spread the threat, which was later deleted after police engagement with the student and her family
- Authorities suspect the minor may have been influenced by the recent Tacloban shooting and the video game Gorebox
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