Gunmen Target Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Resulting in Tragedy**

In a devastating incident in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, gunmen attacked a public hospital during its reopening, killing three individuals including two journalists and injuring at least seven others. The violence highlights the escalating turmoil in the region, prompting urgent calls for action.**

 

In a shocking display of escalating gang violence in Haiti, armed assailants opened fire on reporters gathered for the reopening of the State University of Haiti Hospital on Tuesday morning. The tragic event resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, which included two journalists and a police officer, while another seven sustained injuries. This harrowing attack occurred in downtown Port-au-Prince, raising grave concerns about public safety in the nation.

Witnesses and the president of the Transitional Presidential Council confirmed the shooting, which took place as journalists eagerly awaited to cover the reopening of the nation’s largest public hospital. Amid the chaos, local gang leader Johnson (Izo) André, associated with the Viv Ansanm gang coalition, publicly took responsibility for the violence in a video shared on social media.

The prime minister's office swiftly condemned the attack, labeling it a “heinous act” against an institution meant to uphold health and life, and denouncing it as a direct assault on societal foundations. Amidst the ongoing gunfire, reporter Jephte Bazil detailed the harrowing scene, expressing disbelief as he described the immediate aftermath of the shooting and the panic that ensued. Videos circulating online depicted chilling images of bloodstained floors and lifeless bodies, emphasizing the severity of the incident.

As the situation unfolds, concerns mount over the continuing wave of violence plaguing Haiti, further complicating efforts to restore order and stability.