The gunman killed himself in his hotel room after being shot and wounded by resort security, police and Resorts World management said. A second "person of interest" who was in the casino at the time was cooperating with the investigation, police said. The Philippines has been on heightened alert amid a crisis in the south of the country, where troops have been battling Islamist rebels since May 23. Duterte declared martial law on the southern island of Mindanao last week and has warned it could become a haven for Islamic State supporters fleeing Iraq and Syria. Also read:Gunfire, explosions heard outside casino Resorts World Manila: ReportsAlso watch:Firing at a casino resort in Manila, ISIS claims responsibility

Source: India Today June 02, 2017 12:31 UTC