Photo Story: Armed suspect takes hostages inside mall in the Philippines

Filipino elite Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) personnel take position at the entrance to a shopping mall following a shooting incident in San Juan City, Philippines, 02 March 2020.

Reports stated that an armed man believed to be a disgruntled security guard was involved in a shooting incident inside the mall wherein one person was confirmed injured and several people were taken hostage by the gunman.

The San Juan City mayor said that negotiation efforts are underway to end the situation.

 

Armed suspect takes hostages inside mall following shooting incident in San Juan City
Philippine police secure the entrance to a shopping mall following a shooting incident in San Juan City, Philippines, 02 March 2020. EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA

Via : EPA-EFE/ALEJANDRO ERNESTO PEREZ ESTRADA

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