The prosecutor who was investigating the attack on a TV studio in Ecuador has been killed.
Prosecutor César Suarez was shot dead in the city of Guayaquil.
It is not yet clear whether Suarez's death is related to the investigation he was conducting into the televised attack.
Local media reports that Suarez was shot while walking near his office.
In an interview with the newspaper "El Universo" the day before his death, Suarez said that he had not been given police protection despite having interrogated the 13 people arrested after the attack on the television station.
His killing is the latest in a spate of violent incidents across Ecuador following the escape of two gang bosses from prison, hundreds of prison guards taken hostage and explosions in several cities.
Please note that about a week ago, a group of armed men entered a television studio that was broadcasting live in Ecuador and threatened the staff.
The live broadcast from the "TC" station of Ecuador was interrupted by the armed group, who were masked. The television crew was forced to sit down on the floor before the broadcast was interrupted.