Police identify three individuals in viral gun video recorded before school shooting

Police have tracked down the three people shown handling a gun in a video that went viral after a school shooting.

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The footage, filmed on July 11, 2026 during a birthday party in Barangay Villamor, Esperanza, was posted on Messenger on Sept. 19. Authorities say it predates the Banga National High School shooting that left three dead and six injured. Brig. Gen. Alan Manibog, regional director of Police Regional Office 12, confirmed the three persons have been located. The discovery comes amid heightened public concern over firearm safety.

Why it matters

Identifying those in the viral gun video addresses public safety concerns and clarifies the timeline of a high-profile shooting.

How this story developed

Sep 18 Gunfire at Banga National High School injures five students, including suspect
Sep 18 Authorities confirmed the shooter was wounded rather than killed.

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Updated 21 Sep 2026, 01:52 UTC