Residents of El Paraíso, located on the road to Pueblo Nuevo in Simón Bolívar canton, experienced a terrifying incident when armed individuals carried out a multiple shooting. The attack took place at 2:00 AM on Thursday, February 26, as the assailants arrived on motorcycles and falsely identified themselves as police officers to gain entry into a residence. They forcibly broke down the door and opened fire on four individuals inside the home.

When the police from the Jujan-Simón Bolívar district arrived, they found the four victims without vital signs, all suffering from gunshot wounds. The deceased were discovered in different locations within the house; two bodies were found in a bedroom, one in a hallway, and another in a separate bedroom. Among the victims was Marcos Uriña, known as Niño Malo, a 24-year-old with a criminal record related to drug trafficking and possession of stolen goods, highlighting the possible narcotics connection of this tragic event.

This violent incident raises concerns about public safety and the increasing prevalence of crime in the region. The fact that assailants impersonated law enforcement underscores the urgent need for effective law enforcement strategies and community awareness to prevent such tragic events. Authorities must investigate the motives behind this attack and improve security measures to protect vulnerable populations in areas prone to violence.