DEVELOPING: Gunman takes hostages at an upscale mall in the Philippines capital of Manila.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine police on Monday surrounded a shopping mall in an upscale district in Manila after a gunman opened fire and took people inside hostage.San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora told reporters that approximately 30 people are being held by the gunman. He said the exact number of hostages is uncertain and is based on the size of the office.He said the gunman is a disgruntled former security guard who had been removed from his job at the mall.
More than a dozen SWAT commandos were seen entering the mall, assault rifles ready. Policemen stood by outside, along with an ambulance.
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