Police Lieutenant killed in shooting during pursuit in Daule, Guayas
Lieutenant Joel Chiluisa died after being shot in the head during a pursuit of robbery suspects in the Laurel parish, Daule canton.
Officer killed during police operation in Laurel parish
A National Police lieutenant lost his life on the evening of Monday, 2 November 2026 during a pursuit of robbery suspects in Laurel parish, Daule canton, Guayas province, according to elcomercio.com.
The officer was identified as Joel Orlando Chiluisa Reatiqui. He was taking part in a procedure to intercept a vehicle carrying the suspects, who were wearing garments similar to those used by members of the Armed Forces, according to preliminary information.
During the pursuit, the vehicle's occupants opened fire on the uniformed officers to avoid arrest. One of the bullets struck Lieutenant Chiluisa in the head; the severity of the wound caused his death.
The National Police confirmed the death of the officer and expressed condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The institution highlighted the bravery, sense of service and commitment to public safety that Chiluisa demonstrated while performing his duties.
Authorities are continuing investigations to clarify the circumstances of the attack and determine the identity of those responsible for the alleged robbery and subsequent armed assault on the police officers in Guayas.
The incident occurs in a context of slight reduction in lethal violence in the country: between January and September 2026, Ecuador recorded 6,285 homicide victims, 8.1 per cent fewer than the same period in 2025, according to figures from the Ministry of the Interior.
Source: Google News EC — Crime