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Police violence in Guayaquil

Overview

On September 11, 2026, a police officer in Guayaquil, Ecuador, was critically injured during a pursuit in the Sergio Toral cooperative. While traveling in a patrol car to pursue two individuals on a motorcycle, suspects opened fire, striking the vehicle and hitting the officer in the head.

Commander Walter Villarroel reported that the officer underwent surgery to remove a projectile from the brain. Following the shooting, authorities conducted raids and apprehended more than 11 people as they identified the two suspects on the motorcycle.

Entities

Guayaquil · Walter Villarroel · Añatuya · Policía Nacional · Sergio Toral

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Guayaquil police officer in critical condition after shooting

    An Ecuadorian police officer is in critical condition after being shot in the head during a motorcycle pursuit in Guayaquil. Surgeons have removed the projectile, but his evolution remains uncertain.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Guayaquil police patrol damaged by woman in northern district

    A woman with a suspected mental health condition damaged a police patrol car and attempted to strike bystanders in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Sources

diariopanorama.com · extra.ec · menorca.info · ultimahora.es