NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade
Residents attend funerals for victims of gang attack in Haiti
Hundreds of residents gathered at a church near Port-au-Prince to hold funerals for four of the 47 people killed in a recent gang attack. The incident is part of ongoing, long-term violence affecting the country.
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The event highlights the ongoing impact of gang violence on local communities in Haiti, where 47 individuals were killed in a single attack.
Key Facts
- 47 people were killed in a gang attack in Haiti.
- Funerals were held on Sunday for four of the 47 victims.
- The funeral services took place at a church near Port-au-Prince.
- The attack is described as having a high level of brutality.
Who's Mentioned
personPapa León XIV“Religious leader who condemned the massacre.”personYvon Marleus“Resident of Kenscoff who lost a cousin in the attack.”organizationUNICEF“Involved in the release of 13 hostages.”personMarta Hurtado“Spokesperson for the UN Office of Human Rights.”locationKenscoff“Agricultural community where the attack and funerals took place.”organizationPolicía Nacional de Haití“The national police force currently under investigation for their response to th”locationPort-au-Prince“Location near where the funerals were held.”personJean Calixte Juste“Survivor of the attack.”personJean Robert Dorlus“Pastor who led the funeral services.”other47“Total number of victims killed in the gang attack.”