Police attend shooting at shopping mall in Quezon City, the Philippines

Gunshots are heard during a shooting incident at a shopping mall in the Quezon City area of Manila, the Philippines today (February 24).

Gunshots are heard during a shooting incident at a shopping mall in the Quezon City area of Manila, the Philippines today (February 24).

Police officers from the Quezon City Police District arrived at the building along Commonwealth Avenue after reports of a shooting at a fast-food restaurant.

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chairman and Senator Richard Gordon said two policemen were injured in the armed encounter.

He said: "Several gunshots were heard near the overpass at Ever Gotesco Mall at around 6:00 PM.

"Two PNP officers were reportedly wounded.

"We already coordinated with QC Police Stations 5 and 6 and dispatched [a] medic team to provide immediate assistance "Keep safe everyone."