A tragic incident unfolded in a hotel room in Quevedo, Ecuador, early in the morning of February 8, when police officers were involved in a violent altercation. The Ecuadorian emergency services, Ecu-911, received alerts around 5:10 AM regarding disturbances coming from room 44, where police officers were staying. Witnesses reported hearing noises and later discovered that multiple individuals, including police personnel, had sustained stab wounds, suggesting a knife attack was involved.

Upon the police's arrival at the scene, they encountered a chaotic situation characterized by broken glass bottles and multiple bloodied individuals, including police and a civilian. Tragically, two fatalities were recorded: one was an active officer, and the other was a civilian. Initial investigations indicate that several of those involved are active police officers working in the Quevedo prison, which raises questions about the nature of the incident and the relationships between the individuals present.

The injured officers were urgently transported to Sagra Hospital for medical treatment as authorities launched an inquiry into the specifics of what transpired in the hotel. The community is left in shock over this violent event, particularly in a place where law enforcement is expected to maintain order. The involvement of police officers in such incidents complicates the investigation and points to possible underlying issues within the law enforcement community in the region.