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SAA event in Manabi, Manta area, Ecuador on Sun 9th November 2025

9th November 2025

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On 9 November 2025, in Manta (Manabi), several unidentified armed individuals (described as hitmen) who arrived in a pick-up truck and/or motorbikes shot and killed three people on 310th Street and 207th Avenue, San Pedro neighborhood. A fourth victim died at the hospital. Authorities collected at least 50 9mm-calibre shell casings from at least two different firearms at the scene. Five other people were injured and none of the victims had criminal records. The authorship and motivations are unknown. 4 fatalities.

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Ecuador (ECU)

Manabi ( Manta area )

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