18-Year-Old Suspect in Nueva Ecija School Shooting Passes Away
An 18-year-old suspect involved in a school shooting in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, has passed away after taking his own life.
The tragic incident left a 15-year-old female student in critical condition. According to police reports, the suspect died at around 3:50 p.m on Friday (August 8, 2025). while receiving treatment at a hospital for a gunshot wound to the head.
Authorities said he had turned the gun on himself after shooting the young student inside their school.
Investigators revealed that the incident happened Thursday morning (August 7, 2025) when the suspect entered the school and went straight to the victim’s classroom. What began as a conversation between the two quickly escalated, ending with the suspect firing at the girl before shooting himself.
The victim, who remains in critical condition, is reportedly the suspect’s former girlfriend. Initial findings point to a possible crime of passion, with police believing the breakup may have triggered the violent act.
Witnesses claim the suspect struggled to accept the end of their relationship, which may have led to the tragedy.
“Accordingly, mag-lover sila then naghiwalay. Parang tinitingnan motibo is crime of passion ang nangyari. Parang nakipaghiwalay yata yung babae, ngayon according sa witness na kaibigan ng babae, hindi accepted ng lalaki ang nangyaring breakup,” Sta. Rosa Police Station chief Police Major Willard Lumawig Dulnuan said.
Authorities are now working to determine how the suspect was able to obtain the .22 caliber firearm used in the attack. The incident has raised concerns about gun accessibility, especially among minors and young adults.
As the investigation continues, local officials are calling for stronger preventive measures to protect students and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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