In a shocking incident that underscores the ongoing crisis in Haiti, gunmen opened fire at a public hospital in Port-au-Prince, resulting in the deaths of two journalists and a police officer. The attack occurred during a briefing to announce the reopening of the nation's largest public hospital, which had been previously occupied by gangs. The notorious Viv Ansanm gang alliance has claimed responsibility for the shooting, asserting their opposition to the hospital's reopening. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic and tragic, with multiple injuries reported. This incident further emphasizes the severe gang violence plaguing Haiti, exacerbated since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Despite recent transitional government efforts and the international police presence, gang control remains pervasive, with 85% of Port-au-Prince under their influence.
**Haiti Hospital Shooting: Gang Violence Claims Lives Amid Ongoing Turmoil**
**Haiti Hospital Shooting: Gang Violence Claims Lives Amid Ongoing Turmoil**
At least three individuals were killed in a violent attack during a hospital briefing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, highlighting the rampant gang violence in the country.
Armed Attack: During a hospital briefing in Port-au-Prince, gunmen opened fire, killing three and wounding others.
Victims: Two journalists, Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean, and a police officer lost their lives, with additional injuries reported among journalists present.
Gang Control: The Viv Ansanm gang claimed responsibility, highlighting the ongoing issue of gang violence in Haiti, with 85% of Port-au-Prince under gang control and over 5,000 deaths attributed to violence this year.
