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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.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Restaurant group expands outside city with new location
Bringing the soul of Italy to South Lanarkshire, Sofia by Santa Lucia promises "an experience steeped in tradition, passion, and quality". "From handmade pasta and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza to classic dishes and fine Italian wines, the menu celebrates the very best of Italian culinary craftsmanship", its owners said. Read More Sofia will join the Santa Lucia family of restaurants, which includes locations in Glasgow's Merchant City and West End and will be led by Head Chef, Michele and Executive Manager, Giuseppe. 'Sofia is more than just a restaurant, it's a tribute to the warm hospitality and timeless recipes found in the kitchens of Naples, Rome, and beyond', said Michele, Head & Executive Chef. "We wanted to create a welcoming space, where locals in and around Hamilton can enjoy an authentic taste of Italy right on their doorstep' said Giuseppe, General Manager. Sofia by Santa Lucia will open to the public on the August 28 at the previous MIBBIES Aye with reservations available to book via the official website (launching soon).
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. .
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Eight dead in shooting outside Ecuador nightclub: police
Eight people were killed and two others wounded when a group of gunmen opened fire on a crowd outside a nightclub in a town in southwestern Ecuador, police said Sunday. 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 drinking outside the nightclub 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 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 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. vd/dg/dl/st
France 24
2 days ago
- France 24
Eight dead in shooting outside Ecuador nightclub: police
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 drinking outside the nightclub 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 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 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. © 2025 AFP
