Two new crimes shake El Oro and both occurred on August 29 in circumstances that the Police are still investigating. In addition, it is the fifth lawyer murdered in the province so far in 2023.
On the same Tuesday afternoon, and a few hours apart, a active duty police and a lawyer were shot in the gold
the first case it happened in the canton Santa Rosawhen Sergeant José Luis Quezada was guarding the transfer of two vehicleswhich had been reported as stolen in the province.
While I was watching the transfer of the cars, several individuals intercepted the uniformed officer and began to shoot him more than 20 timeswith the intention of avoiding police work.
Police confirmed death of the officer and those responsible for this violent act are still being sought.
While the second case occurred on Las Palmeras avenue, machala centercapital of El Oro, when a lawyer was eating in a restaurant.
Two subjects arrived at the business aboard a red motorcycle, and both entered the premises to shoot directly at the 39-year-old lawyer, Andres Fernandez Garcia.
The professional tried to escape, but at least six bullets hit his back. After the hitmen fled, Fernández was taken to a hospital in Machala, where they confirmed his death.
Its about fifth lawyer who is assassinated in El Oroso far in 2023.
Therefore, this August 30, the Law School from the province asked for protections to the Judiciary and other authorities.
“This is not news to the union, and it is deeply regrettable, we feel a mixture of sadness, anger and helplessness. we are drifting“said Vanessa Cevallos, head of the union in El Oro, in statements to the local media.
2023-08-30 19:17:35
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