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Last Updated: April 30, 2024, 21:09 IST
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Surveillance footage captured the chilling moment when two gunmen stormed into the eatery where Goyburo and another individual were seated. (@Phill_Tvc/X)
Landy Parraga Goyburo shot dead by armed men in broad daylight. Details emerge about her connection to a gang boss
Former Miss Ecuador contestant Landy Parraga Goyburo was tragically shot and killed by two armed men in a brazen daylight attack in a city located in the Los Ríos Province of Ecuador. The shocking incident unfolded in Quevedo in the wake of reports that the Ecuadorian beauty was linked to a notorious gang boss.
Surveillance footage captured the chilling moment when two gunmen stormed into the eatery where Goyburo and another individual were seated, the New York Post reported. Despite attempts to seek refuge, both victims were mercilessly shot by one of the assailants. The other gunman stood watch near the exit as the perpetrators swiftly fled the scene, leaving Goyburo lying motionless in a pool of blood.
BREAKING GRAPHIC: Here is footage of the Párraga Goyburo, the Ecuadorian beauty queen, 23, who was gunned down by assassins in a restaurant months after she was ‘discussed by drug traffickers in secret chat’The police are currently investigating the incident, working to… pic.twitter.com/aBMzWSaqk8
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Local media outlet Ecuavisa revealed that Goyburo had been in Quevedo to attend a wedding the day before the tragic incident, the US newspaper said. The motive behind the targeted attack remains unclear, prompting law enforcement authorities to launch a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
At the young age of 23, Goyburo gained significant attention as a former beauty queen and entrepreneur. With over a million followers on social media, she was a well-known figure in Ecuadorian society. Goyburo owned a household goods importing business and ran her own sportswear line, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and ambition.
Her untimely demise has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about safety and security in the region. The revelation of her connection to a prominent gang boss, as mentioned in a previous chat between individuals involved in criminal activities, has added complexity to the investigation.
