The attack initially ignited fears of terrorism in the Philippine capital. The only gunshot wound was to a guard at the complex, who accidentally shot himself when the suspect entered the room, the Associated Press reported, citing authorities. The resort owners were still seeking details on the deaths, Reuters reported.Įarlier police said more than 70 people suffered mostly minor injuries in the stampede to escape. Many of the dead suffocated in the chaos as guests and staff tried to flee choking smoke at the complex, ANC News channel reported, quoting Bureau of Fire Protection sources. Local media reports said at least 34 died as a result of the fire. He was later found dead in an apparent suicide in a hotel room. Martial law was declared on Mindanao island last week by Rodrigo DuterteĪ gunman burst into a casino at a resort complex in Manila early Friday, set fire to gambling tables and stuffed a bag with casino chips.An ISIS operative claimed 'lone wolf soldiers' attacked the casino: SITE.Suspect was described as "white, with a mustache" and about 6-feet tall.
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