Gunmen open fire in two separate attacks in Honduras, killing at least 16 people
Gunmen attacked two locations in Honduras, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, including six police officers. The first attack occurred at a plantation in Trujillo, where workers were targeted, while the second involved police officers in Omoa. Investigations are underway, and the National Police and armed forces are responding to the incidents.
- ▪At least 16 people were killed in two separate attacks on the Honduran coast.
- ▪The first attack targeted workers at a plantation in Trujillo, resulting in at least 10 deaths.
- ▪The second attack involved police officers in Omoa, where six officers were killed, including a senior officer.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onGunmen open fire in two separate attacks in Honduras, killing at least 16 peopleGunmen have opened fire in two separate attacks on the Honduran coast, killing at least 16 people, including six police officersByThe Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 4:07 PM0:56TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 16 people, including six police officers, police said.The first incident took place at a plantation in the municipality of Trujillo in northern Honduras, where at least 10 workers were shot and killed, National Police spokesman…
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