Vehicle set on fire in Tondo; suspects fire shots while fleeing

• Vehicle torched at 4:20 a.m. in Tondo, Manila during rainfall
• Suspects broke window and fled on motorcycles while firing shots
• Estimated three to four suspects involved in the incident based on the report of DzBB
• MPD is currently investigating the incident but the victim has declined to speak

A group of unidentified suspects set a vehicle on fire and fired gunshots while fleeing the scene early Monday morning in Tondo, Manila.

According to a report by Manny Vargas on Dobol B TV, the incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. amid heavy rain at the corner of G. Santiago Street and R. Papa Street in Barangay 189, Barrio Obrero.

CCTV footage showed the suspects breaking the vehicle’s window before setting it ablaze.

Moments later, they were seen fleeing on motorcycles, firing shots into the air as they made their escape.

Authorities estimate that there were three to four suspects involved in the incident.

The Manila Police District (MPD) has launched an investigation into the arson and reckless discharge of firearms.

As of now, no motive has been established, and no arrests have been made.

The owner of the burned vehicle declined to issue a statement regarding the incident.

Residents in the area were alarmed by the gunshots and flames, with many expressing concern about the rising number of violent acts happening even in the early hours of the morning.

Authorities are reviewing additional CCTV footage from nearby establishments in hopes of identifying the culprits and tracing their escape route.

Police are appealing to the public to report any information that may assist in solving the case.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable. In some cases, crime stories also become viral due to their gravity. There are also cases that would often gain national attention.

In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: "hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya."

Source: KAMI.com.gh