<p><em></p><p><strong>UPDATE: June 3, 2017, 5:18PM EDT</strong></p><p>37 people have died after a lone gunman opened fire and set the casino at Resorts World Manila on fire. The victims, most of them women, are thought to have died of suffocation inside a bathroom. Of those killed, more than 20 were resort guests and 13 were staff, and more than 70 people were injured.</p><p><strong>UPDATE: June 1, 2017, 7:31PM EDT</strong></p><p>According to a report from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/01/philippines-manila-explosions-and-gunshots-heard-at-manila-entertainment-resort" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>, the suspected lone gunman who stormed an entertainment resort in the Philippines' capital of Manila has shot and killed himself.</p><p><strong>Original Story:</strong></p><p>The Philippines' Resorts World Manila is on lockdown after multiple gunmen opened fire on guests and employees around midnight local time on Thursday, according to <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/police-respond-resorts-world-manila-philippines-injuries-reported/story?id=47770870" target="_blank">ABC News</a>. Local police also said the gunmen started a fire.</p><p>Serious injuries have been reported but it's unclear how many people may have been injured or killed.</p><p>The Philippine Red Cross confirmed three people were transported to nearby hospitals.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/philredcross">@philredcross</a> already transported 3 patients of Resorts World Manila incident to San Juan De Dios Hosp and St.Lukes Global. <a href="https://t.co/ZfZyrkYY2n">pic.twitter.com/ZfZyrkYY2n</a></p>- Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) <a href="https://twitter.com/philredcross/status/870351484705046528">June 1, 2017</a></blockquote><p>The popular Metro Manila tourist attraction confirmed the lockdown on its official Twitter account and said it was working closely with authorities.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men.</p>- Resorts World Manila (@rwmanila) <a href="https://twitter.com/rwmanila/status/870339904600907776">June 1, 2017</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Company is working closely with the Philippine National Police to ensure that all guests and employees are safe.</p>- Resorts World Manila (@rwmanila) <a href="https://twitter.com/rwmanila/status/870340153637715968">June 1, 2017</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">We ask for your prayers during these difficult times.</p>- Resorts World Manila (@rwmanila) <a href="https://twitter.com/rwmanila/status/870340179176824832">June 1, 2017</a></blockquote><p>An ISIS Filipino operative has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a report from SITE Intelligence Group via ABC News. However, Philippines National Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa told <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/asia/resorts-world-manila-philippines/index.html" target="_blank">CNN </a>Friday that the shooting "was an attempt by a lone thief to rob gamblers and not a terrorist attack".</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Philippines national police chief says shooting at Manila resort was a robbery, not a terrorist attack. <a href="https://t.co/lRWV5HUxuj">https://t.co/lRWV5HUxuj</a> <a href="https://t.co/wbankHFa7P">pic.twitter.com/wbankHFa7P</a></p>- CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/cnnbrk/status/870386960552087552">June 1, 2017</a></blockquote><p>All terminals at nearby Ninoy Aquino International Airport were placed on lockdown in response to the attack, an airport operations official told <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/asia/resorts-world-manila-philippines/index.html" target="_blank">CNN</a>. Flight-tracking website <a href="http://flightaware.com/live/cancelled/today/MNL" target="_blank">FlightAware.com</a> reported 170 delays at Manila airport as of 5:15 a.m. local time Friday but no cancellations.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Philippines: gunfire and explosions at Resorts World Manila, Pasay City, near the Manila airport. Avoid the area <a href="https://t.co/rfYC26RJ5y">https://t.co/rfYC26RJ5y</a></p>- travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravelGoC/status/870371895560073216">June 1, 2017</a></blockquote><p>The Government of Canada advised travellers to avoid the area and stay updated.</p><p>"In the early morning of June 2, 2017, gunmen stormed Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, near the Manila airport." states the <a href="https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/philippines">travel advisory</a> on the Government of Canada website. "The incident, involving gunfire and explosions, is still ongoing. If you are near Resorts World Manila and are in a safe location, remain indoors. If you are in Manila, avoid the affected area, follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor local media (including social media)."</p><p>The integrated resort complex boasts a bevy of attractions, including a casino, restaurants, bars, a shopping mall and a theater.</p><p>The situation continues to unfold.</p>
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