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Title: ‘Motive still unknown’: Grenade explosion kills 4, injures 15 in the Philippines
Post by: rangerrebew on March 26, 2017, 02:38:54 pm

 ‘Motive still unknown’: Grenade explosion kills 4, injures 15 in the Philippines
Published time: 26 Mar, 2017 11:55

 
© Wikipedia 10 dead, at least 20 wounded in blasts at Philippines boxing match – reports

The incident happened on the island of Jolo, capital of the Sulu province, when a grenade was thrown near a bakery on Saturday evening.

Four people perished and scores more were wounded in the explosion, which, according to daily newspaper the Philstar, is suspected of being part of an escape attempt by a fleeing robber.

https://www.rt.com/news/382341-grenade-philippines-sulu-explosion/

Title: Re: ‘Motive still unknown’: Grenade explosion kills 4, injures 15 in the Philippines
Post by: GtHawk on March 26, 2017, 07:45:21 pm

Hmmm, pretty sure the motive was to kill, maim and frighten as many as possible. I don't think the question is motive so much as who.