Gang Attack at Haiti Hospital Reopening: 2 Journalists Killed, Several Injured
Port-au-Prince, December 25, 2024 – A tragic gang attack during the reopening of a hospital in Haiti on Christmas Eve left two journalists dead and several others wounded. The shocking incident occurred in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where gang members launched an assault at the event, causing panic and chaos among attendees.
According to reports from the Associated Press (AP), a police officer was also caught in the attack. The officer’s condition remains unknown as of now. Eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing, with gunfire erupting as the event was underway.
The journalists killed in the attack were reportedly covering the hospital reopening, a significant event in a nation grappling with a worsening security crisis due to gang violence. The identities of the journalists have not been disclosed yet.
Local authorities have condemned the attack and vowed to investigate the incident. The hospital reopening was meant to symbolize hope and progress for the community, but the violence has underscored the growing instability in the region.
Haiti has been plagued by gang violence in recent years, with criminal groups exerting control over large parts of the country, posing significant challenges to law enforcement and humanitarian efforts.
Further updates are awaited as investigations continue.