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Gang Violence in Haiti Claims Lives of Young Missionary Couple and Local Director

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A tragic incident has left a local director of a mission group and a young missionary couple from the United States dead in Haiti. The missionary couple, Davy and Natalie Lloyd, along with the local director, Jude Montis, were fatally shot by gang members after leaving a youth group activity at a church in the community of Lizon in northern Port-au-Prince. This devastating event highlights the ongoing violence in Haiti, as gangs …

Shooting Investigation Underway in Miami’s Little Haiti After 19-Year-Old Victim Killed

Miami, Florida – Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood early Thursday morning. The incident involved a 19-year-old man who tragically lost his life as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. Responding to reports of the shooting around 1:15 a.m. in the 190 block of Northwest 67th Street, Miami Police discovered the victim in critical condition. Despite efforts to save him, the young man succumbed to his injuries. …

Portland Man Killed in Random Shooting 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, who had recently relocated to Portland from Haiti. Portland Police Bureau detectives, continuing their active investigation, believe the shooting to be a random act, with Telean having no prior knowledge of the shooter(s). Telean’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many residents concerned about the safety of the city. The incident …

Attack on National Palace in Haiti: Second Violent Assault Repelled by Security Forces

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Violence erupted once again near the National Palace in Haiti as armed assailants launched a second attack in a span of weeks. The attack comes after a previous failed attempt by members of the group “Barbecue” resulted in fatalities. Security units at the National Palace, along with the police, successfully repelled the attackers. Reports indicate that at least five police officers sustained injuries during the confrontation, with one in critical condition. The …

Escalating Gang Violence Sparks State of Emergency Extension in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The government of Haiti has declared a state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew in an effort to quell violent gang attacks that have plagued the capital city. This move comes as the country faces turmoil and unrest due to ongoing battles for political control. Gangs in Haiti have continued to carry out attacks on police stations and other government institutions, despite initial efforts to enforce a three-day curfew. With limited …

Gang Attacks in Haiti Shut Down Main Airport and Free Thousands: Mitch Albom Provides Update

Detroit, Michigan – Author and journalist Mitch Albom finds himself in the midst of turmoil in Haiti, as gang attacks have led to the closure of the country’s main international airport and the release of over 4,000 inmates. Albom recently shared the harrowing situation in Haiti on The Great Voice, where he described the ongoing violence and expressed concerns for the safety of children at an orphanage he operates in the country. The Associated Press …

Emergency Declared in Haiti as Violent Gangs Overrun Prisons and Shake the Nation

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The government of Haiti has declared a state of emergency and instated a nighttime curfew in response to a surge in violence over the weekend. The situation escalated dramatically when armed gang members staged a coordinated attack on the country’s largest prisons. The 72-hour state of emergency was implemented with the aims of apprehending the perpetrators, including killers, kidnappers, and other violent criminals who escaped during the prison break. Finance Minister …

Haiti Restores International Connectivity After Violent Clashes Disrupt Communications

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – International connectivity has been restored in Haiti following violent clashes in the capital that had disrupted communications infrastructure on Sunday. Maarten Boute, chairperson of Digicel, a major telecom provider in Haiti, stated that the company’s field teams successfully restored the connection on Sunday afternoon. The restoration of connectivity comes after several thousand inmates escaped from Haiti’s main prison in Port-au-Prince due to an overnight violent attack. Reports indicate that the attack on …

Explosion at Miami Airport Sends Haitian Bishop to Hospital amid Wave of Kidnappings in Haiti

Miami, Florida – After surviving an explosion in Haiti, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas arrived at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. This incident comes amidst a troubling surge of kidnappings targeting Catholic nuns and priests in the Caribbean nation. Archbishop Thomas Wenski closely monitored Bishop Dumas’ situation, following the tragic event that left him with severe burns. Reports emerged on Friday of seven individuals being kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, further exacerbating the already tense situation in Haiti. Six …

Explosion in Haiti Injures Miami Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, Recovering in Miami Burn Unit

MIAMI, FLORIDA – Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, who once delivered a homily at Notre Dame D’Haiti church in Miami, is currently recovering from burns and trauma following an explosion near the house he was staying at in Port-au-Prince. The Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski has been working to secure the bishop’s travel documents lost in the explosion, as Dumas is set to be treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s burn unit in Miami. Wenski stated that the bishop …