[Ecuador] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 10 April 2025, in Manta (Manabi), an unknown number of unidentified armed individuals (described as hitmen) shot and killed a woman in a drive-by shooting in the Jocay neighbourhood. Another person was injured and the vehicle used in the shooting was found on fire three blocks away from the area. The authorship and motivations are unknown. 1 fatality.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-10

Country

Ecuador

Event type

violence

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