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Armed men stormed Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people (including children) and abducting more than 50. A gang leader threatened to kill the hostages and police if any gang members are harmed. The attack, the largest in Kenscoff to date, highlights Haiti's security crisis and tests police and the UN-backed force ahead of December elections.
Armed gangs attacked the Kenscoff district near Port-au-Prince, prompting government condemnation and a pledge to pursue those responsible as security forces deploy reinforcements. The assault highlights Haiti’s raging gang violence, which has displaced about 1.5 million people and left thousands dead or injured this year, with authorities citing eight armored vehicles involved and ongoing security concerns ahead of elections and continued deportations.
House Goliath gains a big expansion for Necromunda: Forge Bosses and Sumpkrocs minis, plus the Underhive Journal: Goliath – The House of Chains with two new archetypes (Furnace Brutes and Unborn), campaign content, and extra Goliath rules to use alongside Gangs of the Underhive; pre-orders soon.
James Lackard, an ex-con and husband of Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Jennifer Lackard, surrendered to Bronx police after two days on the run and was arraigned on an attempted murder indictment alongside his wife and their son, Chase Lackard, who prosecutors say drove the family to a Bronx target in a botched drive-by. Jennifer Lackard, who had been fired earlier for allegedly acting as a getaway driver for her son, a reputed gang member, was arraigned with Chase and released on $75,000 bail, while James was ordered held on $300,000 bail.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a murder-with-a-deadly-weapon charge in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Las Vegas killing and is accused of orchestrating the hit and supplying the gun. Prosecutors say the shooter may never be identified, and the trial—expected to last about a month—likely won’t reveal who fired the shots, though it could establish Davis as the shot caller.
Necromunda’s new edition launches with a Core Set, refreshed gangs, and new terrain, plus Gang Books, Core Rulebook, gang tactics and campaign cards, Underhive Crews, Zone Mortalis pipes, and status markers. Black Library titles The Wicked and the Warped and The Infinite and the Divine are returning in print; pre-orders are live.
Warhammer Community unveils a refreshed Necromunda edition featuring a new Core Set with Escher and Goliath gangs, a revised Core Rulebook, stand-alone Zone Mortalis terrain, updated gang books, and Underhive Crew boxes, enabling immediate, flexible campaigns with streamlined gameplay.
Armed men kidnapped James Boyard, Haiti's police inspector general and the defence minister's chief of staff, in Port-au-Prince, with his wife and six-year-old daughter also seized and a ransom reportedly requested. The incident highlights a surge in gang violence that has hampered security efforts, left thousands dead, and displaced about 1.5 million people this year, according to UN figures.
Armed men abducted James Boyard, the Defense Ministry’s cabinet director and police inspector general, in Bourdon, Port-au-Prince—marking the highest-ranking kidnapping in years amid widespread gang control of the capital. Officials haven’t confirmed who is behind the raid or any ransom. Boyard’s work on security reform and armed forces rebuilding highlights the country’s volatile security climate, where kidnappings have surged in areas once considered safe and gangs continue to target public figures.
A mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, left 12 people wounded after a dispute between rival groups escalated into a gunfight involving two gunmen, one from each group. Victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, with most being bystanders; three victims were directly involved. Nine victims were treated for injuries from crossfire. Police have recovered two firearms and are interviewing persons of interest; suspects aged 18–24 remain at large. All victims are expected to survive, and local officials say the city is considering stronger security measures and curfews for events.
Haiti’s Gran Grif gang is blamed for a fresh attack that activists say killed about 30 people, underscoring ongoing violence linked to gangs in the country.
Gangs attacked a regional prison in Puerto Vallarta, firing on guards and ramming the gates, allowing at least 23 inmates to escape as authorities deploy troops in a crackdown following the death of cartel leader El Mencho; police warn more criminals could be on the loose.
BBC findings show vulnerable London girls as young as 13–15 being groomed by gangs for forced sex and broader exploitation, including drug dealing; survivors describe coercion and exploitation, with police saying victims are the lowest rung in gangs. The cases involve gangs from diverse backgrounds, not a single ethnicity, and authorities are re-examining thousands of cases and preparing an independent inquiry into grooming gangs; official figures note around 2,000 child exploitation cases a year in the Met area.
Haiti's nine-member presidential council, in power for nearly two years, steps down as PM Alix Didier Fils-Aimé remains in place ahead of expected general elections that are unlikely to be held this year due to rampant gang violence. The U.S. has imposed visa bans on several council members and a cabinet minister, and a naval presence near Port-au-Prince signals international pressure while talks continue on the future governance and a multinational security mission.
Sweden plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 for the most serious offenses to curb the recruitment of children by violent gangs; the proposal, backed by the government as urgent but opposed by police and prosecutors, could take effect as early as this summer and will be reviewed by the Council on Legislation before Parliament votes.