In the northwest of Ecuador, a shooting incident occurred, resulting in at least 7 deaths.

According to Ecuadorian media, on the 13th, a shooting incident occurred in the province of Santo Domingo de los Tschilas in the northwest of the country, resulting in at least 7 deaths. The report said that several armed individuals disguised as soldiers arrived in a car at a pool hall in the southern part of the provincial capital, Santo Domingo City, and opened fire on the people inside, causing at least 7 deaths and 3 injuries. Following the incident, local armed forces, criminal investigation teams, and medical personnel rushed to the scene to conduct investigations and provide medical treatment.