Resorts World Manila attack
| 2017 Resorts World Manila attack | |
|---|---|
 Resorts World Manila, November 2012. | |
| Location | Resorts World Manila, Philippines |
| Date | June 02, 2017 |
| Target | Resorts World Manila |
Attack type | Shooting |
| Deaths | At least 1 |
| Injured | 25+[1] |
| Perpetrators |  Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant |
 | This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. (June 2017) |
On 2 June 2017, several people were injured in an attack on Resorts World Manila in the Philippines. Gunfire and explosions have been heard.[2]
Attack
At midnight of June 2, 2017, Resorts World Manila in the Philippines was the subject of a terrorist attack initially believed to be perpetrated by an Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant-inspired Islamist group in the Philippines.[3] The attack, occuring concurrently with Philippine government offensives against ISIL-linked militants in Marawi, targets an area popular with Western and American tourists. The attack reportedly began in the 2nd floor of the resorts casino-hotel complex, which suffered fire damage after witnesses reported an assailant pouring fuel on the casino tables, and an active gunman was reported in the restaurant below the 2nd floor Casino.[4] By 1:30, a Philippine SWAT team had responded in a raid of the mall.[5]
At least 25 people were injured and the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.[1] The gunman reportedly wore masks, and did not utter any noises or battle cries just before beginning the assault. People hearing the initial shots immediately fled from the 2nd and 1st floors of the building, but with some retreating deeper in the building for cover and becoming holed up as a result.[6]
References
- ^ a b Rawlinson, Kevin. "Manila resort in lockdown after explosions and gunshots". theguardian.com. The Guardian. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Shooting heard at Manila leisure complex". bbc.com. BBC. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Goldman, Russel (1 June 2017). "Shooting and Explosions Erupt at Casino Resort in Manila". New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Rafales, April (1 June 2017). "Gunfire reported at Resorts World Manila". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Yan, Holly (1 June 2017). "Resorts World Manila: Explosions, gunfire reported in Philippines". CNN. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Rafales, April (1 June 2017). "Gunfire reported at Resorts World Manila". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 1 June 2017.