Tuk-tuk driver shot dead in south Guayaquil
A tuk-tuk driver was killed by gunfire on Monday, 19 October, on Ernesto Albán Avenue in south Guayaquil. His passengers were not injured.
Armed attack leaves one dead on Ernesto Albán Avenue
At approximately 17:00 on Monday, 19 October 2026, a tuk-tuk driver was shot dead in south Guayaquil, according to a report by extra.ec. The attack occurred on Ernesto Albán Avenue, just metres from a medical clinic.
The victim was transporting passengers at the time of the attack. As he was dropping off passengers at their destination, he was intercepted by armed individuals who shot him several times. The man died moments later and was left lying beside the vehicle.
The people travelling in the tuk-tuk were not injured, although they experienced moments of fear along with pedestrians who were in the area.
Police officers arrived at the scene, removed the body, and collected approximately six ballistic evidence items in the area. The driver's family members went to the site and watched the police work with distress.
Authorities are investigating the possible motives for the crime to determine whether the attack was related to the driver's transport business or to personal matters.
Source: Google News EC — Guayaquil