Philippines’ worst school shooting puts social media, games in the dock (opens original article in a new tab)

A school shooting in the Philippines led to calls for restrictions on social media and online games, with one suspect linked to violent content and a band associated with the Columbine massacre.

• Two teenagers opened fire at a Philippine high school, killing three and injuring 20
• Lawmakers focused on social media and online games rather than gun control after the attack
• One suspect was an avid player of violent online game GoreBox and posted gun-related videos