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Manila shooting: Gunman shoots himself dead after failed robbery at casino hotel in Philippines | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
A gunman's attack on a hotel and casino complex in the Philippines was a robbery and not a terrorist attack, the country's national police chief has said. | A gunman's attack on a hotel and casino complex in the Philippines was a robbery and not a terrorist attack, the country's national police chief has said. |
Police said the assailant shot himself dead following the incident on Thursday evening. | |
The Resorts World Manila complex was on lockdown following reports of a shooting earlier in the day. | |
The incident triggered a huge official response with armed police and the army involved. | |
The Manila Standard reported that some victims had suffered severe gunshot wounds. | The Manila Standard reported that some victims had suffered severe gunshot wounds. |
Donald Trump had called it a "terrorist attack" and said he was monitoring the situation. | |
The Philippines fire protection bureau said there was fire broke out on the second floor of Resorts World in the wake of the robbery attempt. | |
Resorts World Manila said on Twitter: "The company has followed emergency protocols to ensure safety of guests and employees as far as the situation allowed." | |
"We ask for your prayers and consideration during these trying times." | |
Local journalist April Chang shared this Facebook video from the scene. | Local journalist April Chang shared this Facebook video from the scene. |
NBC News cited a source as saying "there are quite a few injuries". | NBC News cited a source as saying "there are quite a few injuries". |
Pictures circulated on social media of the resort, close to the city's airport, showing plumes of smoke pouring from a building. | Pictures circulated on social media of the resort, close to the city's airport, showing plumes of smoke pouring from a building. |