Guayape, Honduras: Shooting leaves several dead, including a child

A shooting in the community of El Coyol, located in the Guayape municipality of Olancho, Honduras, resulted in the deaths of several people, including a 7-year-old child.

Unknown assailants reportedly attacked a residence during the night, firing indiscriminately with what appeared to be high-caliber weapons. The victims have been preliminarily identified as Santos Garay, Juan Carlos Garay, Desary Meraz, and a 7-year-old child.

Following the attack, the National Police, the Directorate of Police Investigations (DPI), and forensic teams arrived at the scene to secure the area and collect evidence, such as shell casings. Authorities are currently working to establish a motive and locate those responsible for the crime.