The violent act was recorded on the night of this Friday the 21st. Police units went to the site.
At least four people were killed and another ten were injured after an armed attack recorded in the Playita del Guasmo sector, in the south of Guayaquil, on the night of this Friday the 21st.
The incident occurred just after 9:00 p.m. According to preliminary information, at least ten people arrived at the site by river in two boats. Immediately, they subdued the guards of the Playita sports complex and advanced towards a field, where they shot several citizens who were in the place.
Several lifeless bodies were left lying on a court inside the court.
Eight violent deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in Guayaquil; this year there are 62 murders in Zone 8
In several videos shared on social networks by users, several citizens are seen running down Abdón Calderón avenue, while a burst of shots is heard.
Police units went to the site after receiving the report of this armed attack recorded a few blocks from another violent event that occurred hours before.
On the afternoon of Thursday the 20th, three subjects were shot to death while they were gathered outside a home in the Cristal cooperative, in Guasmo Sur.
Until this Thursday the 20th, 62 violent deaths were reported in the so-called Zone 8, which includes the Guayaquil, Durán and Samborondón cantons. In the same period last year, the Police recorded 20 violent deaths. (I)
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