Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
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The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
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