Heavily armed police were in a standoff Monday with a disgruntled former security guard who took at least 30 people hostage in a Philippines shopping mall.
Workers and customers streamed out of the V-Mall shopping centre in Manila early Monday after gunshots rang out and armed officers rushed to the scene.
Manila's malls are centres of life that include everything from restaurants and shops to churches and medical facilities. The building was full when the violence began. "At present we are unable to determine exactly how many are inside. Our estimate is around 30 people," said San Juan city mayor Francis Zamora.
Authorities have begun negotiating with the hostage taker, who has demanded to speak with other guards and the media.
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