3 killed in armed attack in Ecuadorian capital


By EElenaUnreguser
  • World
  • Thursday, 20 Jul 2023

QUITO, July 19 (Xinhua) -- At least three people were killed and one person was injured in an armed attack Tuesday night in Ecuador's capital Quito, police said on Wednesday.

The attack took place after 8 p.m. local time at a beauty salon in the Nueva Aurora neighborhood in south Quito, according to local media reports.

The National Police in Quito's Metropolitan District tweeted that there were six suspects traveling in two vehicles, and police was investigating the attack.

Quito, the country's most populated city, has seen several shootings in different parts of the city in recent weeks.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

UNICEF rehabilitates medical centers in Libya's floods-hit Derna
DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving US citizens
Algeria launches 3rd general agricultural census
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina's Milei calls PM's wife 'corrupt'
Interview: U.S. high tariffs on Chinese EVs outdated, useless, says economist
Across China: Russian specialities fuel buyers' enthusiasm at China-Russia Expo
Two dead, five missing after boat collision on Danube in Hungary
Helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi crashes in mountains, official says
Hundreds of Tunisian president's supporters protest against 'foreign interference'
Dominican Republic voters head to polls, incumbent Abinader the favorite

Others Also Read