Philippine Police Trace School Shooting Weapons to Officer and Security Firm

MANILA — Philippine investigators have confirmed that the fatal shooting at Ateneo de Manila University was planned for weeks, with the weapons used in the attack traced back to a police officer and a private security agency. The findings, released by the Philippine National Police (PNP), reveal a significant breach in firearm protocols involving state-linked weaponry. Firearms Linked to State and Private Security The primary suspect, Chao-Tiao Yumol, a 38-year-old physician, allegedly used two handguns during the attack at the university’s Quezon City campus. Forensic ballistics and records checks identified a 9mm pistol and a .45 caliber handgun. One of these weapons was registered to an active-duty police officer currently stationed in the Zamboanga Peninsula region. The second firearm was traced to a registered private security firm. The shooting resulted in the deaths of three individuals: former Lamitan City Mayor Rose Furigay, her executive assistant Victor Capistrano, and university security guard Jeneven Bandiala. Furigay’s daughter, who was attending her graduation ceremony at the time of the incident, was also injured in the shooting. Premeditated Attack and Motive…