UNIPA News |Saint-Marc | Haiti — May 30, 2026
For several weeks, the city of Saint-Marc has been facing a surge in violence linked to armed gang activities, particularly in neighborhoods that have become hotspots of insecurity. The situation took a tragic turn on Friday, May 29, 2026, following a deadly attack that claimed multiple lives.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred in the Carrefour Robert area along the Verrettes road. Initial information indicates that a vehicle transporting police officers was involved in an accident and plunged into a ravine. Witnesses and local sources report that armed gang members allegedly took advantage of the situation and launched an attack on the officers.
The provisional death toll stands at four people, including three police officers and one civilian who was accompanying the security forces. Sources on the ground further report that the bodies of the fallen officers were not immediately recovered following the attack.
In an official statement released late Friday evening, the Police Nationale d’Haïti (PNH) confirmed the deaths of three of its officers during an exchange of gunfire with armed gangs operating in the area. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the officers or the units to which they were assigned.
The PNH stated that Saint-Marc Under Heavy Tension: Three Police Officers and One Civilian Killed in Gang Attackdeployed in the region to conduct security operations and recover the bodies of the fallen officers. The institution reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the fight against armed groups that threaten public safety and national stability.
This latest tragedy once again highlights the severity of Haiti’s ongoing security crisis, as citizens continue to call for stronger measures to restore peace, security, and stability across affected communities.
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