Manila mall shooting kills 1, wounds another

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A man was killed while his companion was wounded following a shooting incident  inside a mall in Divisoria, Manila on Saturday afternoon.

According to a report from the Manila Police District (MPD) Station 11, the shooting incident happened at the second floor of the 999 Mall in Divisoria.

Radyo Inquirer 990 AM reported that the shooting claimed the life of a man whose identity has yet to be established as of this posting.

The incident left a lot of shoppers in panic as they scamper for safety after hearing the gunshots.

The victim’s companion was immediately rushed to a hospital due to gunshot wound.

The 999 mall is currently on a lockdown as operatives of MPD continue to search for the suspect in the shootout. /jpv