2 Chinese arrested for shooting at Filipino in Makati City

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested two Chinese men for allegedly shooting a Filipino man in Makati City, the Southern Police District (SPD) reported Friday.

In a statement, the SPD identified the suspects as “Xunjun,” 36, and “Liquan,” 44.

According to police, the incident occurred Thursday night in the rear parking lot of a mall along Amorsolo Street in Barangay Pio del Pilar.

“The victim, Filipino national alias Christopher, a 40-year-old male, was inside his black Toyota Fortuner preparing to exit the parking lot when a male assailant suddenly opened fire. Multiple shots hit the vehicle. Fortunately, the victim survived,” the SPD explained.

“The victim’s SUV (sports utility vehicle) sustained four visible bullet impacts: two on the left rear passenger window, one on the front passenger door, and one on the right door frame,” it added.

The SPD said it is still investigating the motive behind the shooting, the suspects’ immigration status, and possible links to organized crime groups.

Authorities recovered a caliber .40 pistol with a magazine, a 9mm submachine gun with two loaded magazines, and four spent cartridge cases during the operation.

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Police also found two chef knives, a tactical knife, a fan knife, a hammer, duct tape, double-sided tape, and a black bag.

The arrested suspects are currently in the custody of Makati police, awaiting complaints for attempted murder and violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, the SPD noted./mcm