Magnicide

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Magnicide

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The willful killing, by a sudden or secret attack, of a person especially if prominent or important. It may be prompted by grievances, notoriety, financial, military, political or other motives.

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Ecuadorian gang 'Los Lobos' says it's being framed with a fake video for killing a presidential candidate

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The anti-corruption campaigner Fernando Villavicencio was shot three times in the head leaving a campaign rally.

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A video of the rally in Quito posted on social media appears to show Villavicencio walking out of the event surrounded by guards. He then gets into a white pickup truck, after which gunshots are heard. People scream and run around the truck in commotion.

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