Despite police denial
ISIS claims Philippines casino attack
A lone gunman entered the Resorts World Manila firing shots from an assault rifle and setting fire to gambling tables. Most of the victims are believed to have died from suffocation.
2017-06-02
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A lone gunman entered the Resorts World Manila firing shots from an assault rifle and setting fire to gambling tables. Most of the victims are believed to have died from suffocation.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a casino in the Philippines capital that left more than 37 people dead, however police have continued to deny that the incident was terror related, CNN reported.
"They can always claim whatever they want to claim," said Philippine national police chief Oscar Albayalde. "They have this reputation of claiming all atrocities all over the world to perpetuate themselves to gain global notoriety. There is no truth that the incident is a terror act."
According to security footage viewed by police, the gunman entered via the parking lot. Police later searched a car and found registration information which they haven't made public.
The attacker walked into the building, past a lone security guard who panicked when she saw the suspect's automatic rifle.
Philippine national police chief Oscar Albayalde Reilly explained only guards on the complex's perimeter are armed. Internal security officers don't carry weapons, and didn't try to engage the suspect, fearing escalation of the situation, he said.
Video showed guests frantically running for the exits, the sound of gunshots and smoke coming from the upper floors of buildings. CNN Philippines reported he was found in the room, burned beyond recognition, next to an automatic weapon and a .380 caliber pistol.
Philippines government forces are currently fighting ISIS-linked militants on the southern island of Mindanao, where the two sides have been battling for control of the city of Marawi for over a week.
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