Police have identified the suspect behind the Resorts World Manila attack which resulted to 38 fatalities and wounded others.
The lone gunman was identified as Jessie Carlos, 42 years old, a former employee of the Department of Finance.
NCRPO chief Police Director Oscar Albayalde named the suspect in a press conference held at the Remington Hotel on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Jessie Carlos, a father of three and a resident of Sta Cruz, Manila, was “heavily in debt” due to casino gambling according to Albayalde.
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37 people died in suffocation and dozens were injured at Resorts World Manila incident early Friday. Fatalities includes employees and guests.
Jessie Carlos was found dead in a hotel room after committing suicide.
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