Shocking act of violence during the World Cup qualification game in Guayaquil

Shocking act of violence during the World Cup qualification game in Guayaquil

in the rainy night of September 6, 2024, while many people in Guayaquil spelled the football game between Brazil and Ecuador, a serious incident broke the supposed security of everyday life. The area Cristo del Consuelo, usually a place of celebrating and team spirit, became the scene of a tragic crime that shocked its residents.

around 10:00 p.m., when the game headed to his climax, the inconceivable happened: two men on a motorcycle approached at high speed of the intersection of the streets of Nicolás Segovia and the G. not far from the audience, which followed the sporting event with passion. Suddenly a number of shots sounded that converted the laugh and enthusiasm of the audience in fear and terror.

taken a life

The shots met Daniel Puebla, a 30-year-old man who watched the moment when the crime happened. The eyewitnesses describe that the action was so suddenly that many did not realize what had happened at first. Daniel fell to the ground and it was immediately clear that help was urgently needed. But despite the efforts of the neighbors to call the police immediately, any help came too late. He bled in place.

The police then called had the sad task of lifting Daniel's body and documenting the action. Investigations were initiated to find out who was behind this sneaky attack. The incident is classified as another case of Sicariato (order murder) in the region, a worrying development that has increased in Ecuador in recent years.

The search for justice

The police did everything possible to identify the perpetrators. This included careful review of the video surveillance recordings in the area. These recordings could offer crucial information to identify the fleeting motorcycle and its drivers. It is clear that the police officers not only clarify the circumstances of crime, but also want to set an example against increasing violence that has become more and more common in urban centers in recent years.

The cruel reality is that this crime not only wiped out the life of an individual, but also reinforces the deep fears in a city that is already pushed to the brink of their patience with such violence. The community, which is known for their liveliness and cohesion, is now faced with the question of how it can defend itself against the dark machinations of criminals.

This tragic episode illuminates the creeping wave of violent crimes, the Ecuador and especially the cities like Guayaquil. Citizens are no longer silent, but demand a return to a life in peace, without fear of the next cruel news. How the case of Daniel Puebla is dealt with could be crucial for whether trust in the security forces can be restored or whether it is still in the shadow of uncertainty.