Grenade

Grenade event in Guayas, Guayaquil - Pascuales area, Ecuador on Wed 24th December 2025

24th December 2025

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On 24 December 2025, in Guayaquil - Pascuales (Guayas), the police clashed with members of the Los Tiguerones gang. They were patrolling the Flor de Bastion sector when they heard gunshots coming from a house. Upon arriving, the gang members opened fire on them, prompting a shootout. Three police officers were injured and one was killed. Two gang members were injured and then taken to the hospital, where they died. The police detained two gang members, who were later convicted of the killing of the police officer. Authorities seized two rifles, three pistols, a grenade, 172 cartridges and 91 spent shell casings, as well as two vehicles. 3 fatalities.

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Ecuador (ECU)

Guayas ( Guayaquil - Pascuales area )

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