A 59-year-old man who lives in the basketball court of the Azure Urban Resort Residences, Barangay Marcelo Green, Paranaque City, shot dead two people and wounded four others around 8 PM on March 4, 2026.
The masked gunman, who used a 9mm pistol, entered the gated court and opened fire before escaping, as witnesses claimed that he was firing at anyone he encountered before making his way on foot to a nearby mall.
Victims flocked to Ospital ng Paranaque and Paranaque Doctors Hospital; survivors are stable. Hot pursuit of SWAT/Barangay tanods continues–suspect owns a unit–confirmed by Parañaque Police Chief Nicolas Piñon. Azure Management collaborates entirely, with a focus on the safety of the residents in the event of trauma.
Incident Timeline
8 PM: Shots heard in court; gunman descends unit, enters gate running. Fires silver pistol; victims fall, teen witness flees.
Gunman Description
59-year-old unit owner, face mask, baseball cap. Fled main gate post-attack; info leads hot pursuit—no arrest March 5.
Police Response
SWAT mobilized overnight; footage analyzed motives probed. Compound secured; residents restricted entry cooperation urged.
FAQs
Casualties count?
2 dead, 4 injured stable at local hospitals; basketball players targeted.
Suspect status?
59yo resident at large; hot pursuit SWAT/Barangay—fled toward mall.
Witness accounts?
Teen saw gunman running with silver 9mm; shots post-court entry.
Azure statement?
Cooperating police, victim support, safety priority investigation aid.
Motive suspected?
Under probe; no info yet—personal dispute possible unit owner.
