Deadly Haiti Gang Attack: Churchgoers Targeted in Protest Against Criminals

A gang in Haiti opened fire on protesters during a large demonstration organized by a church leader, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people. The protesters, armed with machetes, were marching through a suburb of the capital, Port-au-Prince, in an attempt to rid the area of gang members. The gang retaliated with machine gun fire, leaving several people wounded and others kidnapped. Haiti has been plagued by soaring gang violence, with over 2,400 deaths reported in 2023 alone. The country's instability and economic woes have made it one of the poorest and most violent nations in the world.