SAA

SAA event in Guayas, Ecuador on Thu 5th February 2026

5th February 2026

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On 5 February 2026, in Guayaquil - Febres Cordero (Guayas), two unidentified armed assailants on a motorcycle shot and killed a man on 34 and San Martin streets in a drive-by shooting. The victim was shot in the head at least four times. He had a prior criminal record for robbery and illegal arms possession and had recently been released from prison. According to authorities, the victim was part of a gang. No arrests were made. 1 fatality.

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Ecuador (ECU)

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