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The Guardian
20 hours ago
- The Guardian
Eight people killed in barrage of gunfire on Ecuador nightclub
Eight people have been killed and two others wounded when a group of gunmen unleashed a barrage of gunfire on a crowd outside a nightclub in a town in south-western Ecuador. Law enforcement arrived on the scene following an emergency call alerting them to a shooting, and found 'several people wounded and seven bodies', said Javier Chango, the police colonel, at a press conference on Sunday, adding that an eighth person died in the hospital. The gunmen arrived in two pickup trucks and opened fire on people drinking outside the nightclub at 1.15am local time in Santa Lucía, which has a population of 38,000, in the Guayas province. Among the dead was the nightclub owner, Jorge Urquizo, who was the brother of Santa Lucía'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 had 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 Lucía'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% of all cocaine produced in the world now passes through Ecuador's ports, according to government data. Guayas is one of four provinces where the 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.
The Guardian
20 hours ago
- The Guardian
Eight people killed in barrage of gunfire on Ecuador nightclub
Eight people have been killed and two others wounded when a group of gunmen unleashed a barrage of gunfire on a crowd outside a nightclub in a town in south-western Ecuador. Law enforcement arrived on the scene following an emergency call alerting them to a shooting, and found 'several people wounded and seven bodies', said Javier Chango, the police colonel, at a press conference on Sunday, adding that an eighth person died in the hospital. The gunmen arrived in two pickup trucks and opened fire on people drinking outside the nightclub at 1:15am local time in Santa Lucía, which has a population of 38,000, in the Guayas province. 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 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 Lucía'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% of all cocaine produced in the world now passes through Ecuador's ports, according to government data. Guayas is one of four provinces where the 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.
Arab Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
8 killed, 3 injured in Ecuador shooting
QUITO, Aug 11, (Xinhua): Eight people were killed and three others injured Sunday when a group of armed gunmen opened fire on a crowd outside a nightclub in Santa Lucia, a city in Ecuador's western province of Guayas, local media reported. The armed gunmen arrived at the nightclub early Sunday in two cars and opened fire on those present, according to a media report. Police said one of those killed, Jorge Urquizo, was the brother of the city's mayor, Ubaldo Urquizo. The province of Guayas has seen a sharp rise in violent crime, driven largely by gang activity. On Aug 6, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency for 60 days in four provinces, including Guayas and Manabi, citing serious internal unrest.
Sharjah 24
a day 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
a day 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
