Eight people were killed and two were injured in a shooting outside the Napoles nightclub in Santa Lucia, Ecuador. The attack occurred at 1:15 am local time when gunmen in two pickup trucks opened fire on a crowd. Seven victims died at the scene, while one died later in the hospital. Among the deceased was the nightclub owner, Jorge Urquizo, the brother of the local mayor. Authorities found 800 cartridge cases at the site and have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.
Eight people were killed and two injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Santa Lucia, Ecuador, highlighting the escalating gang violence in the region.
The attack occurred as gunmen arrived in pickup trucks, opening fire on patrons outside the Napoles nightclub at 1:15 am local time.
Police recovered 800 cartridge cases at the scene and confirmed that among the deceased was Jorge Urquizo, the nightclub owner and brother of the local mayor.
Ecuador has seen a 47% increase in homicides in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, reflecting a significant rise in violence.
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