Heavy gunfire broke out in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital on Monday as police engaged in a several-hour-long battle with gang members near the National Palace. Reports from local media indicated that at least one policeman was shot during the confrontation, which led to officers fleeing an armored car that was subsequently set ablaze.
Amid the chaos, scores of individuals found themselves trapped by the gunfire in downtown Port-au-Prince, while others managed to escape. One unidentified man shared his harrowing experience of being stranded for five hours until police eventually rescued him. He credited an armored car for providing cover that allowed him to leave the area safely.
