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Ecuador Orders Pretrial Detention for Two Suspects in Shooting of Bryan Angulo

The player is stable in hospital, with his club seeking added protection after threats tied to a scheduled match.

Overview

  • A judge ordered preventive custody for two men, identified by their initials, on attempted murder charges following the Oct. 16 attack outside Portoviejo’s Reales Tamarindos stadium.
  • Prosecutors cited ballistic tests on two seized firearms, a motorcycle, site evidence, and videos from social media that show the shooting and the suspects’ attempted escape.
  • Angulo suffered gunshot wounds to his legs as he arrived for training and was reported in stable condition after prompt medical attention, according to LDU Portoviejo and police.
  • Video and local reports indicate teammates and nearby officers pursued the assailants, aiding in their capture as investigations continue into the motive.
  • LDU Portoviejo says players received threats linked to the fixture against Búhos ULVR and requested enhanced police and federation security, with the match’s status under review.