LOOK: Situation at V-Mall in San Juan amid hostage-taking | Inquirer News

LOOK: Situation at V-Mall in San Juan amid hostage-taking

/ 02:08 PM March 02, 2020

Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City 6

Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

MANILA, Philippines — Police officers rushed to a shopping mall in Greenhills, San Juan City after a gunman took mall-goers as hostages on Monday.

Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City 5

Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

The hostage-taker, a “disgruntled” security guard, was reportedly carrying guns and a grenade, according to initial reports.

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Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City 7

Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

One person was reportedly injured and is being treated at a hospital.

Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City 2

Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora also rushed to the area.

Zamora at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City

Mayor Zamora at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City INQUIRER/GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

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Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

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