The shooting took place in the coastal town of General Villamil Playas in the province, where many local tourists gather.
Two people were injured in the attack and have received care, according to the police. Only one of the dead has been able to be identified at the scene.
Unfortunately, when the police arrived, many of the affected had been removed from the scene by residents and family members, says Jhanon Varela at the police.
2025 has started bloody in Ecuador. During the first five months of the year, more than 4,000 murders have been registered, according to public statistics.
