Tragedy struck on Tuesday as a gang attack on the reopening of Port-au-Prince's biggest public hospital resulted in the deaths of two reporters and injuries to several others. Street gangs have seized control of approximately 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to the closure of the General Hospital earlier this year. Despite promises to reopen the facility, the event turned into a horrific scene as suspected gang members opened fire during the Christmas Eve attack.
A spokesperson for the Collective identified the casualties, including journalists and police officers, who fell victim to the violence. The attack was attributed to the Viv Ansanm coalition of gangs, with Haiti's interim president expressing condolences and vowing that the perpetrators would face justice.
