LOOK: Situation at V-Mall in San Juan amid hostage-taking
By: Cathrine Gonzales
- 5 years ago
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. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
The hostage-taker, a “disgruntled” security guard, was reportedly carrying guns and a grenade, according to initial reports.
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. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora also rushed to the area.
Mayor Zamora at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City INQUIRER/GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
Hostage taking at Virra Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. INQUIRER / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE