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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Times of Oman
Ecuador: 8 people killed in shooting outside nightclub
Santa Lucia: Eight people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in southwestern Ecuador, police said on Sunday. Police Colonel Javier Chango told a press conference that seven people died at the scene, and another died in the hospital. The attack took place in Santa Lucia, a town with a population of 38,000 in the Guayas — one of the four provinces under a two-month state of emergency decreed earlier this week by President Daniel Noboa to combat gang violence. What else do we know about the shooting? Chango said the gunmen arrived in two pickup trucks and opened fire on the crowd drinking outside the Napoles nightclub at 1:15 a.m. local time (0615 GMT). After the attack, they fled along an "unknown route," Chango said. Police also found 800 cartridge cases at the scene. Among the dead was the nightclub owner Jorge Urquizo, the brother of Santa Lucia's mayor. The police have not determined a motive for the shooting. "We are open to all hypotheses; we can't rule any out yet," said Chango. Ecuador closed the first half of 2025 with 4,619 homicides — a 47% increase compared to the same period last year.
Sharjah 24
2 days ago
- Sharjah 24
Eight dead in shooting in Ecuador
Law enforcement arrived on the scene following an emergency call alerting them to a shooting, and found "several people wounded and seven bodies," police colonel Javier Chango told a press conference, adding an eighth person died in hospital. The gunmen arrived in two pickup trucks and opened fire on people at 1:15 am local time (0615 GMT) in Santa Lucia, which has a population of 38,000 in the Guayas Province. Among the dead was Jorge Urquizo, who was the brother of Santa Lucia's mayor. Police found 800 cartridge cases at the scene. After the attack the gunmen got back in their trucks and fled along an "unknown route," Chango said. The local police picked up a man driving a truck who was carrying a revolver, but were not able to determine whether he was involved in the attack. The police said they have yet to work out a motive for the shooting. The bodies of the dead were taken to a morgue in the neighboring city of Daule. The office of Santa Lucia's mayor Ubaldo Urquizo expressed condolences on Sunday. "We unite in sorrow and prayer for this violent attack that has struck our community," the office said on social media. Ecuador, once a peaceful haven between the world's two top cocaine exporters Colombia and Peru, has seen violence erupt in recent years as gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels vie for control. More than 70 percent of all cocaine produced in the world now passes through Ecuador's ports, according to government data. Guayas is one of four provinces where President Daniel Noboa recently declared a two-month state of emergency to combat gang violence. However despite a stepped-up military presence authorities have not stemmed the bloodshed. More than 4,051 homicides were recorded between January and May, according to official figures. Analysts believe it is the most violent start to a year in the country's recent history.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
At least 8 killed in nightclub shootout in Ecuador after armed thugs swarmed venue on motorbikes before opening fire
Cops found more than 800 bullet cartridge cases at the scene CLUB BLOODBATH At least 8 killed in nightclub shootout in Ecuador after armed thugs swarmed venue on motorbikes before opening fire Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AT least eight people have been killed and three others injured after gunmen opened fire inside a nightclub in Ecuador. Armed thugs on motorbikes arrived after midnight and began shooting people drinking outside the nightclub in Santa Lucia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Military and police on duty (stock picture) Credit: AFP Law enforcement arrived on the scene following an emergency call. They found "several people wounded and seven bodies," police colonel Javier Chango said. Among the dead was the nightclub owner Jorge Urquizo, who was the brother of Santa Lucia's mayor. Police found 800 cartridge cases at the scene. After the attack, the gunmen fled along an "unknown route," Chango said. The local police picked up a man driving a truck who was carrying a revolver, but were not able to determine whether he was involved in the attack. The police said they have yet to work out a motive for the shooting. Ecuador, once a peaceful haven between the world's two top cocaine exporters Colombia and Peru, has seen violence erupt in recent years as gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels vie for control. More than 70 percent of all cocaine produced in the world now passes through Ecuador's ports, according to government data. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
At least 8 killed in nightclub shootout in Ecuador after armed thugs swarmed venue on motorbikes before opening fire
AT least eight people have been killed and three others injured after gunmen opened fire inside a nightclub in Ecuador. Armed thugs on motorbikes arrived after midnight and began shooting people drinking outside the nightclub in Santa Lucia. Law enforcement arrived on the scene following an emergency call. They found "several people wounded and seven bodies," police colonel Javier Chango said. Among the dead was the nightclub owner Jorge Urquizo, who was the brother of Santa Lucia's mayor. Police found 800 cartridge cases at the scene. After the attack, the gunmen fled along an "unknown route," Chango said. The local police picked up a man driving a truck who was carrying a revolver, but were not able to determine whether he was involved in the attack. The police said they have yet to work out a motive for the shooting. .
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First Post
2 days ago
- First Post
Mass shooting in Ecuador leaves 8 dead as the country battles spate of violent crimes
Eight people have been killed and three injured in a nightclub shooting in rural Ecuador, in what police suspect is linked to organised crime. read more A shooting at a nightclub in rural Ecuador has left eight people dead and three others injured, in what authorities believe is the latest outbreak of violence linked to organised crime. Police Colonel Javier Chango said seven victims died at the scene, while another died later in hospital. The attack took place in Santa Lucia, a town of 38,000 in Guayas, one of four provinces placed under a two-month state of emergency earlier this week by President Daniel Noboa in an effort to tackle gang violence. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to Chango, the attackers arrived in two pick-up trucks and opened fire on customers drinking outside the Napoles nightclub at around 1:15 am local time (0615 GMT). They fled along an 'unknown route', leaving behind more than 800 cartridge cases. Among the dead was nightclub owner Jorge Urquizo, the brother of Santa Lucia's mayor. Police have yet to establish a motive. 'We are open to all hypotheses; we can't rule any out yet,' Chango told reporters. Ecuador recorded 4,619 homicides in the first half of 2025, a 47 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. Mass killings and high-profile violent incidents have surged since 2023, when the country experienced its deadliest year on record with 8,008 murders, equivalent to a rate of 47 per 100,000 inhabitants, up sharply from 6.7 per 100,000 in 2020, according to the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.
