An attack by an Ecuadorian gang on competitors

The Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil once again confirmed its status as one of the most dangerous spots on the country's map. Last Sunday, a new crime episode entered the city's news cycle. Members of a local drug gang opened fire on members of a rival gang.

The attack left six people dead, and another (a taxi driver) is hospitalized in critical condition.

Local police attribute the incident to a shift in power between drug gangs. This time, three of the six killed had no affiliation with the gangs, but were simply drinking beer with friends.

The only bright spot in this grim story was footage of the rescue of one of the bystanders. The man, carrying a backpack, hid under a car and was unharmed.