Philippine official says shooting incident near Duterte’s residence under investigation

Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella on Tuesday morning held a press briefing on the shooting report ( from Reuters video)

MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) — Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella told reporters on Tuesday (September 26) an investigation was underway after a shooting incident near the Manila residence of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte was not there at the time, officials said.

The incident took place in Malacanang Park, the base of Duterte’s guard unit and close to his Bahay ng Pagbabago residence, officials said. DZMM radio reported that one person was wounded.