ALERT: Philippines: Resorts World Manila on Lock Down (June 1, 2017)

June 1, 2017

Resorts World Manila is on lock down after gunfire and explosions erupted at the resorts-casino complex in Pasay City shortly after midnight. The number of injuries or the extent of injuries is unknown.

According to CNN:

The popular Filipino tourist site Resorts World Manila is on lockdown after reports of gunfire and explosions.

A masked gunman was on the second floor of one hotel, firing at guests, hotel employees fleeing the scene told CNN Philippines.

Police, fire trucks and SWAT teams were seen in the area at about 1:30 a.m. local time Friday. Heavily-armed SWAT officers wearing bullet proof vests and body armor also descended on the scene, Camille Abadicio of CNN Philippines said.

Resorts World Manila, also known as RWM, is a resort complex in Newport City, a residential and commercial center in metropolitan Manila.

RWM has an array of hotels, restaurants and bars. Tourists flock to the complex for its casino, shopping mall, cinema and theater.

CBS News is reporting:

A resort in Manila was placed on lockdown early Friday following reports of gunfire.

“Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men,” the resort posted to its Twitter feed. The U.S. State Department urged people to avoid the area.

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