Philippine police surrounded a shopping mall in an upscale district in Manila after gunshots rang out inside and sent shoppers rushing out in panic. One person was shot and was being treated at the hospital, said San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora, ABS-CBN reports. The suspect, a "disgruntled" security guard, was believed to be carrying firearms and a grenade, he said. "We are currently negotiating with this person," Zamora told ANC. Police officials did not immediately provide details but local news reports say a former security guard has taken hostage several employees of the V-Mall in San Juan city.

Source: The Standard March 02, 2020 05:37 UTC