In a tragic incident that shocked the community of Pradera 2 in southern Guayaquil, two men have died following a violent attack at a local sports complex. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM when the ECU911 emergency service received reports of gunfire at the synthetic soccer field located between Octavo Callejón 47 SE and Av. 10 A. When police arrived, they found a 17-year-old boy named Alexis M. lying on the floor suffering from bullet wounds and he was immediately transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

In parallel, another man named Matías M., whose age has not been confirmed, was also injured in the attack and was taken to the hospital by local residents. Tragically, two hours later, authorities received confirmation that Matías had also succumbed to his injuries at Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital. The police have since gathered testimonies from witnesses at the scene and collected ballistic evidence as part of their investigation into the incident.

This violent event raises significant concerns regarding public safety in Guayaquil, particularly in community spaces that are meant for leisure and sports. The local authorities are under pressure to address the growing issue of violence in the city, as community members fear for their safety in areas where families gather. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, and heightened police presence in the area may be expected as a response to this tragedy.