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flag Five killed in Ecuador pool hall shooting amid rising gang violence and homicide rates.

flag Five people were killed and one injured in a shooting at a pool hall in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, about 60 kilometers from Quito, police said. flag Three men opened fire from a van in what authorities described as a clash between organized crime groups. flag The attack is part of a recent surge in violence at similar venues, linked to drug trafficking and gang conflicts. flag Ecuador’s homicide rate has risen sharply, with a 47% increase in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, making it the highest in South America.

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