Man blows himself up while setting up an explosive

Ecuador: Extortion attempt goes fatally wrong as explosives detonate on suspect

In a shocking turn of events, an attempted extortion ended in a tragic death after an individual, suspected of trying to detonate an explosive device at a business in Guayaquil, Ecuador, found the device explode in his hands, resulting in his instant death. The entire incident was captured by a security camera.

The fatal event unfolded on Francisco de Orellana Avenue just before 11:00 p.m., where the accused culprit exited a red car and approached a commercial establishment, aiming to throw an explosive device.

The footage revealed the suspect handling what appeared to be dynamite, which unexpectedly detonated, causing his immediate demise. His companion in the red car hastily fled the scene.

The security camera footage vividly captured the tragic outcome of the accused’s actions. Reports from El Telegrafo suggested that the explosive used resembled mining dynamite, highlighting its significant power.

Earlier, the premises’ owner had reportedly received extortion threats, leading to demands for payment to maintain peace. Although reports from El Universal indicated that the deceased suspect was a minor under 17 years old, identifying the body in its condition proved to be challenging.