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Tragic Weekend in Haiti: Gang Vendetta Leads to Massacre of Over 180 in Port-au-Prince Slum

Port-au-Prince, Haiti — Over the past weekend, a horrific massacre unfolded in Cite Soleil, one of the most impoverished neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince, resulting in the deaths of 184 people. The violence, unparalleled in its brutality, is said to be the outcome of a gang leader’s retaliation linked to his child’s demise, which he attributed to supernatural causes. The United Nations revealed that the massacres were concentrated among the elderly, with nearly 130 victims over the …

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: MSF Ambulance Assaulted in Haiti, Leading to Patient Deaths Amid Rising Violence

Port-au-Prince, Haiti — An ambush on a Medical Doctors Without Borders (MSF) ambulance in Haiti’s capital has sparked widespread condemnation following the killing of at least two patients early this week. The attack further exacerbates concerns over the safety of humanitarian workers in an area already beleaguered by escalating gang violence. The medical vehicle was transporting three young individuals suffering from gunshot wounds on Monday when it was forced to a halt around 100 meters …

Community Plea for Information After Tragic Little Haiti Shooting Claims Life of Father, Leaves Another Critically Injured

Miami, FL — In a tragic incident over the weekend in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, a gunman’s attack resulted in one man dead and another critically injured, prompting urgent calls for public assistance to apprehend the suspect. The shooting took place shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, when local police responded to automatic gunfire alerts and discovered two victims. Robin Fernandez, 35, was found deceased at the scene of the shooting. The father of three …

Haiti Mourns as Death Toll Rises to 115 After Devastating Gang Attack in Pont-Sondé

Pont-Sondé, Haiti — A devastating gang assault in the central Haitian town of Pont-Sondé last week has now left 115 people dead, marking one of the country’s most severe massacres in recent years. Local mayor Myriam Fièvre from the nearby city of Saint-Marc confirmed the staggering death toll, noting that the number could rise as authorities continue their search for bodies in hard-to-reach areas. The attack, which targeted civilians indiscriminately, resulted in the loss of …

Shooting in Miami’s Little Haiti Leaves 19-Year-Old Man Dead as Police Investigate

Miami, Florida – Police in Miami are currently investigating a tragic shooting incident in the Little Haiti neighborhood that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man early Thursday morning. The Miami Police received reports of the shooting at approximately 1:15 a.m. in the 190 block of Northwest 67th Street, where they discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, the young man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. While …

Man killed in random shooting in Portland identified as recent immigrant from Haiti

Portland, Oregon – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on April 15 as 30-year-old Marc-Leon Telean, a recent transplant from Haiti to Portland. The Portland Police Bureau has reported that the investigation into Telean’s death is ongoing, with detectives suspecting that the incident was a random act of violence and that Telean had no prior connection to the shooter(s). Telean’s tragic death has left the community in shock and mourning …

Haiti Extends State of Emergency and Curfew Amid Violent Gang Attacks

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The government of Haiti announced an extension of the state of emergency and nighttime curfew amid a surge of violent gang attacks that have brought the capital city of Port-au-Prince to a standstill. The ongoing battle for political power has left the country in a state of turmoil, with gangs wreaking havoc on police stations and other government institutions, overwhelming the already struggling National Police force. The current situation in Haiti is …