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| Resorts World Manila attack: 34 found dead after raid on Philippines casino – updates | Resorts World Manila attack: 34 found dead after raid on Philippines casino – updates |
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| The most recent images from the scene are coming across and some show smoke still coming from the Resorts World hotel. Others show a heavy a security presence around the scene | |
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| Following on from that Reuters snap here is the confirmation from Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella. | |
| “All indications point to a criminal act by an apparently emotionally disturbed individual. Although the perpetrator gave warning shots, there apparently was not indication that he wanted to do harm or shoot anyone. The 34 deceased all died to suffocation,” Abella has said. | |
| Police later updated the death toll to 36. | |
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| at 5.26am BST | |
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| This coming in now from Reuters: | |
| PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESMAN CONFIRMS AT LEAST 34 DIED, MOSTLY DUE TO SUFFOCATION, AFTER ATTACK AT PHILIPPINES CASINO RESORT | |
| 4.55am BST | 4.55am BST |
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| It should be said that there is some confusion on both the death toll as well as the number who are injured. Rappler, a well respected news website, has interviewed Chief Superintendent Apolinario who said that most of the bodies found in the resort were on the second floor. However curiously they quote Apolinario saying of the bodies: “I don’t want to say dead because some of them may still be alive”. | It should be said that there is some confusion on both the death toll as well as the number who are injured. Rappler, a well respected news website, has interviewed Chief Superintendent Apolinario who said that most of the bodies found in the resort were on the second floor. However curiously they quote Apolinario saying of the bodies: “I don’t want to say dead because some of them may still be alive”. |
| 4.48am BST | 4.48am BST |
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| Metropolitan Manila police chief Oscar Albayalde says the death toll has indeed risen to 36. | Metropolitan Manila police chief Oscar Albayalde says the death toll has indeed risen to 36. |
| “Thirty-six deaths, this is due to suffocation,” Albayalde told CNN Philippines. | “Thirty-six deaths, this is due to suffocation,” Albayalde told CNN Philippines. |
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| 04:42 | 04:42 |
| Here is the latest Reuters on this developing story. It should be said that AP is upping the death toll to 36 now. | Here is the latest Reuters on this developing story. It should be said that AP is upping the death toll to 36 now. |
| At least 34 people are dead after a gunman burst into a Manila casino, firing shots and setting gaming tables alight, Philippine media reported on Friday, in what officials said was a botched robbery attempt. | At least 34 people are dead after a gunman burst into a Manila casino, firing shots and setting gaming tables alight, Philippine media reported on Friday, in what officials said was a botched robbery attempt. |
| Police said the unidentified gunman had killed himself after firing at armed officers searching the still-smoking Resorts World Manila entertainment complex hours after the drama that began shortly after midnight (1600 GMT). | Police said the unidentified gunman had killed himself after firing at armed officers searching the still-smoking Resorts World Manila entertainment complex hours after the drama that began shortly after midnight (1600 GMT). |
| Many of the dead suffocated in the chaos as guests and staff tried to flee choking smoke at the complex, according to a report by ANC News channel, quoting Bureau of Fire Protection sources. | Many of the dead suffocated in the chaos as guests and staff tried to flee choking smoke at the complex, according to a report by ANC News channel, quoting Bureau of Fire Protection sources. |
| Resort owner Travellers International Hotel Group Inc said authorities were still seeking details. | Resort owner Travellers International Hotel Group Inc said authorities were still seeking details. |
| “We have been informed of several casualties, the number and identities of whom have yet to be determined,” it said in a statement. Its shares were down 7 percent. | “We have been informed of several casualties, the number and identities of whom have yet to be determined,” it said in a statement. Its shares were down 7 percent. |
| Around dawn, the body of the suspected gunman was found in a hotel room in the complex, which is close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and an air force base, police said. | Around dawn, the body of the suspected gunman was found in a hotel room in the complex, which is close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and an air force base, police said. |
| “He burned himself inside the hotel room 510,” national police chief Ronald dela Rosa told a media conference. “He lay down on the bed, covered himself in a thick blanket and apparently doused himself in gasoline.” | “He burned himself inside the hotel room 510,” national police chief Ronald dela Rosa told a media conference. “He lay down on the bed, covered himself in a thick blanket and apparently doused himself in gasoline.” |
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| Resorts World Manila has put out a fresh statement via Twitter which appears to confirm that there are now multiple casualties. | Resorts World Manila has put out a fresh statement via Twitter which appears to confirm that there are now multiple casualties. |
| This is a sad day for Resorts World Manila... pic.twitter.com/qjnOIMVSZR | This is a sad day for Resorts World Manila... pic.twitter.com/qjnOIMVSZR |
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| CNN Philippines is quoting chief superintendent Tomas Apolinario as confirming the death toll. He says that the bodies of the dead showed no sign of gunshot wounds suggesting the victims may have suffocated in the smoke from the fire at the resort or been caught up in a stampede which happened as the emergency was developing. | CNN Philippines is quoting chief superintendent Tomas Apolinario as confirming the death toll. He says that the bodies of the dead showed no sign of gunshot wounds suggesting the victims may have suffocated in the smoke from the fire at the resort or been caught up in a stampede which happened as the emergency was developing. |
| 4.23am BST | 4.23am BST |
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| Up to 34 may have died in fire - local media | Up to 34 may have died in fire - local media |
| Reuters is now reporting shocking news that as many as 34 people may have died in the Manila resort fire. The BBC is also quoting local media saying that the death toll may be at least 25. There has been no confirmation yet from authorities. | Reuters is now reporting shocking news that as many as 34 people may have died in the Manila resort fire. The BBC is also quoting local media saying that the death toll may be at least 25. There has been no confirmation yet from authorities. |
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| We’re going to put this blog on hold now, pending fresh developments. Here is a full report on the night’s events. | We’re going to put this blog on hold now, pending fresh developments. Here is a full report on the night’s events. |
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| The national police chief, Dela Rosa, after earlier saying the gunman “was killed by our troops”, has now confirmed that the suspect had killed himself after firing at armed officers searching the still-smoking building. | The national police chief, Dela Rosa, after earlier saying the gunman “was killed by our troops”, has now confirmed that the suspect had killed himself after firing at armed officers searching the still-smoking building. |
| “He burned himself inside the hotel room 510,” dela Rosa told a media conference. “He lay down on the bed, covered himself in a thick blanket and apparently doused himself in gasoline.” | “He burned himself inside the hotel room 510,” dela Rosa told a media conference. “He lay down on the bed, covered himself in a thick blanket and apparently doused himself in gasoline.” |
| 12.26am BST | 12.26am BST |
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| Gunman dead, police say | Gunman dead, police say |
| Local and national police chiefs say the gunman who fired shots in the Manila entertainment venue has died. But there is some confusion about exactly how. | Local and national police chiefs say the gunman who fired shots in the Manila entertainment venue has died. But there is some confusion about exactly how. |
| The local police have been quoted as saying that he took his own life. “Our assessment is he burned himself. He committed suicide,” Oscar Albayalde said in a radio interview. | The local police have been quoted as saying that he took his own life. “Our assessment is he burned himself. He committed suicide,” Oscar Albayalde said in a radio interview. |
| However, the national police chief, Dela Rosa was quoted as saying the gunman “was killed by our troops”. | However, the national police chief, Dela Rosa was quoted as saying the gunman “was killed by our troops”. |
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| Armed police sent in to deal with Manila gunman | Armed police sent in to deal with Manila gunman |
| Local military say that police have gained control of the entertainment resort in Manila after gunfire was heard inside in the early hours of Friday morning (local time). Here’s what we know so far: | Local military say that police have gained control of the entertainment resort in Manila after gunfire was heard inside in the early hours of Friday morning (local time). Here’s what we know so far: |
| Officers were deployed to Resorts World Manila, near Ninoy Aquino airport. | Officers were deployed to Resorts World Manila, near Ninoy Aquino airport. |
| Early reports suggested gunfire and explosions had been heard. Police and the resort’s management later confirmed the former, though not the latter. | Early reports suggested gunfire and explosions had been heard. Police and the resort’s management later confirmed the former, though not the latter. |
| The local Red Cross said 25 people had been injured. According to a local medical official, most of the patients were suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation and some had injuries such as fractures. None had gunshot wounds. | The local Red Cross said 25 people had been injured. According to a local medical official, most of the patients were suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation and some had injuries such as fractures. None had gunshot wounds. |
| Police believe that a lone gunman walked into one of the gambling rooms in the resort and fired an M4 rifle, but did not appear to target people. The man, described as “foreign-looking, a Caucasian, about six feet tall”, was believed to have escaped. | Police believe that a lone gunman walked into one of the gambling rooms in the resort and fired an M4 rifle, but did not appear to target people. The man, described as “foreign-looking, a Caucasian, about six feet tall”, was believed to have escaped. |
| Officers dispelled initial fears that the incident was linked to terrorism, which were heightened in the light of the Filipino military’s recent battle with Islamic State-linked militants and the subsequent declaration of martial law in its south. They said they believed robbery was a more likely motive. | Officers dispelled initial fears that the incident was linked to terrorism, which were heightened in the light of the Filipino military’s recent battle with Islamic State-linked militants and the subsequent declaration of martial law in its south. They said they believed robbery was a more likely motive. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.53pm BST | at 11.53pm BST |
| 10.10pm BST | 10.10pm BST |
| 22:10 | 22:10 |
| The national police chief, Ronald dela Rosa, told DZMM radio the lone gunman had not aimed his weapon at people and that robbery could have been the motive. | The national police chief, Ronald dela Rosa, told DZMM radio the lone gunman had not aimed his weapon at people and that robbery could have been the motive. |
| Don’t panic, this is not a cause for alarm. We cannot attribute this to terrorism. We are looking into a robbery angle because he did not hurt any people and went straight to the casino chips storage room. He parked at the second floor and barged into the casino, shooting large TV screens and poured gasoline on a table setting it on fire. | Don’t panic, this is not a cause for alarm. We cannot attribute this to terrorism. We are looking into a robbery angle because he did not hurt any people and went straight to the casino chips storage room. He parked at the second floor and barged into the casino, shooting large TV screens and poured gasoline on a table setting it on fire. |
| He said the suspect was “foreign-looking, a Caucasian, about six feet tall”. | He said the suspect was “foreign-looking, a Caucasian, about six feet tall”. |
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| Police said there is one suspect in the incident at a Manila resort and that they recovered his bag, which was filled with casino chips. | Police said there is one suspect in the incident at a Manila resort and that they recovered his bag, which was filled with casino chips. |
| Philippine National Police (PNP) chief director general Ronald dela Rosa said an armed, “foreign-looking” gunman was seen in CCTV footage breaking into the casino stockroom and stealing chips. | Philippine National Police (PNP) chief director general Ronald dela Rosa said an armed, “foreign-looking” gunman was seen in CCTV footage breaking into the casino stockroom and stealing chips. |
| Dela Rosa also said the gunman carried gasoline, which he poured on to a casino table and lit. | Dela Rosa also said the gunman carried gasoline, which he poured on to a casino table and lit. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.55pm BST | at 9.55pm BST |
| 9.26pm BST | 9.26pm BST |
| 21:26 | 21:26 |
| Resorts World Manila released a statement about the incident in a series of Tweets: | Resorts World Manila released a statement about the incident in a series of Tweets: |
| Operations of the Philippine National Police are currently ongoing to address the situation. We cannot share with you any details that may jeopardize their movement at this point. We have no official information as to the identity or affiliation of the persons responsible for this attack. The Company has followed emergency protocols to ensure safety of guests and employees as far as the situation allowed. We will update you at the appropriate time. Again, we ask for your prayers and consideration during these trying times. | Operations of the Philippine National Police are currently ongoing to address the situation. We cannot share with you any details that may jeopardize their movement at this point. We have no official information as to the identity or affiliation of the persons responsible for this attack. The Company has followed emergency protocols to ensure safety of guests and employees as far as the situation allowed. We will update you at the appropriate time. Again, we ask for your prayers and consideration during these trying times. |
| 9.11pm BST | 9.11pm BST |
| 21:11 | 21:11 |
| Resorts World Manila’s chief operating officer, Stephen Reilly, told reporters there was only one suspect at this time. | Resorts World Manila’s chief operating officer, Stephen Reilly, told reporters there was only one suspect at this time. |
| The suspect was still inside the building just after 4am local time, Reilly said. | The suspect was still inside the building just after 4am local time, Reilly said. |
| He said a search of the building was ongoing. | He said a search of the building was ongoing. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.55pm BST | at 9.55pm BST |