BREAKING: U.S. Marines providing security for the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince came under gunfire from suspected gang members on November 13, 2023, leading to a brief but intense shootout. This urgent incident highlights the escalating violence in Haiti’s capital.
According to a statement from Marine Corps spokesman Capt. Steven Keenan, the Marines were engaged in their security operations when they were fired upon. The Marines returned fire, with no injuries reported among U.S. personnel. “I can confirm that Marines supporting embassy security operations were fired upon by suspected gang members in Port-au-Prince and the Marines returned fire on the evening of 13 Nov,” Keenan stated in an email to The Epoch Times.
The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing security crisis in Haiti, where gang violence has surged in recent months, threatening the safety of both locals and foreign nationals. The U.S. Embassy, which has been under tight security, continues to monitor the situation closely as tensions remain high in the region.
The U.S. State Department has been contacted for further details regarding the shootout but has not yet responded. This incident underscores the precarious security environment in Haiti, which has seen a dramatic rise in criminal activity and violence.
As developments unfold, further updates are expected. Residents and those in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy are urged to remain vigilant. Stay tuned for continuing coverage on this critical situation, which is likely to evolve in the coming hours.
