Thirty-seven people have died in the Philippines in a fire that started after a gunman burst into Resorts World Manila casino and set gaming tables alight in what is thought to be a failed robbery attempt.
Source: Wikipedia
The unidentified lone gunman who stormed the casino early on Friday died after setting himself alight as armed officers searched the building. The police said the attacker had killed himself after firing at officers.
The venue owner said security guards and police tracked the gunman down at about 7am, after the midnight attack, and that he set himself on fire and shot himself.
Armed police were deployed at about 2am on Friday after gunfire and loud bangs were heard inside the building. Dozens of people were injured as they tried to escape, before officers gained control of the situation.
