Ecuadorian Police Officer Found Dead in Quito District Building

Police officer Ivonne Simbaña was found dead in Quito's Eugenio Espejo district, with her mother reporting she was working hours prior.

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Police officer Ivonne Simbaña was found dead inside the Eugenio Espejo district building in Quito on the early morning of August 28, 2026. ^[1] A uniformed officer discovered Simbaña without vital signs after checking on her past 02:00. ^[2] An internal report indicates that Simbaña entered the rest rooms around 20:30, potentially under the influence of alcohol. ^[3] Medical personnel confirmed the death of police officer Ivonne Simbaña. ^[4] At the time of her death, Simbaña was serving as administrative personnel for the Regional Canine Training Center unit. ^[5] The police report indicates that the cause of death is likely mechanical asphyxiation due to bronchoaspiration of vomit. ^[6]

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Police officer Ivonne Simbaña was found dead inside the Eugenio Espejo district building in Quito on the early morning of August 28, 2026. · Primicias

A uniformed officer discovered Simbaña without vital signs after checking on her past 02:00. · Primicias

An internal report indicates that Simbaña entered the rest rooms around 20:30, potentially under the influence of alcohol. · Primicias

Medical personnel confirmed the death of police officer Ivonne Simbaña. · Primicias

At the time of her death, Simbaña was serving as administrative personnel for the Regional Canine Training Center unit. · El Comercio

The police report indicates that the cause of death is likely mechanical asphyxiation due to bronchoaspiration of vomit. · El Comercio

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