Ecuador: Armed men shoot and kill five at a volleyball court
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
In Montecristi, Ecuador, five people were killed and five others injured during a shooting at a volleyball court on Friday night. Armed men on two motorcycles opened fire on a group gathered at the side of the court. Major Christian Sarmiento, the local police chief, stated that the motives behind the attack are under investigation, and it remains unclear if the victims had criminal records. The violence is attributed to gang disputes linked to transnational drug cartels vying for control of territory. Ecuador has been under a state of emergency since 2024, with over 2,500 homicides reported this year, primarily on the coast.
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