PASAY — 2017 · Major Tragedy
The Resorts World Manila Attack
Just after midnight on 2 June 2017 an armed man entered the Resorts World Manila casino and hotel complex in Pasay, Metro Manila. He fired into the air, set gaming tables and carpets on fire and stole a large quantity of casino chips. No one was killed by his gunfire, but toxic smoke from the burning furniture killed 37 people trapped in the casino and upper floors. The attacker later took his own life in a hotel room. Initially treated as a possible terrorist attack, it was found to be a robbery attempt by a former government employee with a gambling addiction and heavy debts. The casino's licence was temporarily suspended over security deficiencies.
- Date
- 2017
- Place
- Metro Manila, Philippines, Pasay, PH
- Category
- Major Tragedy
- Case Status
- Closed
- Coordinates
- 14.5190, 121.0190 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 2 June 2017The gunman fired shots in the casino and set tables alight.
- 2 June 2017Thirty-seven bodies were found in the casino, most overcome by smoke.
- 4 June 2017Police said the attacker was an indebted former government employee.
- June 2017The casino's licence was temporarily suspended.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Resorts World Manila attack en.wikipedia.org ↗
- BBC News — Resorts World Manila: Gunman sparks panic bbc.com ↗
- CNN — 37 bodies found in Resorts World Manila cnn.com ↗
- Wikipedia
- BBC News
- CNN
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