He said all establishments, especially those operating 24/7, should have its own emergency response teams that can spring into action without waiting for police assistance. The adjustment of deployment of security guards in those areas should not be adjusted during graveyard shifts because it’s an opportunity for criminals,” Cascolan said.Ĭascolan also stressed that the security personnel of the Resorts World Manila lacked training in responding to an emergency crisis. “Of course, it’s graveyard shift so in-adjust nila, which is actually wrong. PNP’s operations chief Police Director Camilo Cascolan, meanwhile, said it was wrong for the management to reduce security personnel working on graveyard shifts. They shot the gunman when the latter hid in the basement area after burning gaming tables and slot machines and stealing P113-million worth of casino chips.Įscaping from the pursuing troops, Carlos managed to go to the adjoining hotel where he locked himself in a room and apparently committed suicide.

The official also criticized the Resorts World security for “depending so much” on the police, when they should be the first responders during a crisis in their establishment.Ĭarlos was only neutralized when members of the PNP Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) joined the casino’s security personnel. Noong nakita ang firearm ng suspect, tumakbo siya,” Espino added. They said the gunman was tall with a pale complexion and spoke English.īut police later said they were looking for a second 'person of interest', who is believed to be a Philippine national.“The security guard’s training also (lacked). Videos posted on social media showed people fleeing as several loud bangs were heard.Īt about dawn, the suspected gunman took his own life in a hotel room in the complex, which is close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and an air force base, police said.

The gunman burst into the Manila entertainment complex, firing gunshots and setting a casino ablaze. Officials said at least 54 people were also injured, some seriously. 'The room was carpeted and of course the tables, highly combustible.'Ī resort official said the dead included 13 employees and 22 guests.Ī South Korean person was among the dead, apparently after a heart attack, a foreign ministry official said. 'What caused their deaths is the thick smoke,' he said.

Police office chief Oscar Albayalde said they were in the casino's main gaming area.

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