Philippine Senate Hit by Gunfire as ICC-Wanted Lawmaker Takes Shelter

MANILA—Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate building on Wednesday, where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken refuge. The shooting has raised security concerns and thrown the legislative chamber into chaos. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former national police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly anti-drug campaign. That campaign led to thousands of extrajudicial killings, which the ICC is now investigating as possible crimes against humanity. Authorities have not yet identified who fired the shots or the motive behind the attack. No injuries have been reported. Dela Rosa was inside the building at the time of the incident and was not harmed. The Senate has suspended its session for the day. Security has been tightened around the complex as police investigate.