A horrific attack unfolded at Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo international airport in Ecuador, with multiple people shot and killed, according to initial reports. The incident has left the airport in lockdown as emergency services rush to the scene.
Eyewitness Accounts and Footage
Eyewitnesses have reported at least two fatalities, with graphic footage circulating online showing the aftermath of the shooting. The videos, too disturbing to share, depict numerous bodies lying on blood-splattered white tiled floors, with distraught loved ones cradling the injured and deceased.
Social media accounts from inside the airport describe a "heavy shootout" that left "several people shot." The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed as authorities continue to respond.
Airport in Lockdown
The airport remains in lockdown, with passengers and staff sheltering in place. Emergency services, including police and medical teams, are on site. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
