The death toll from a devastating gang attack in Pont-Sondé, a small town in central Haiti, has climbed to at least 115, with officials warning the number could rise as searches continue. The attack, which occurred on October 3, is one of the deadliest in Haiti’s recent history.
Many of the wounded are being treated for bullet wounds at Saint-Nicolas Hospital in the nearby city of Saint-Marc. Local authorities, including Saint-Marc’s mayor, Myriam Fièvre, have voiced concerns that bodies are still being discovered, and some areas of the town remain inaccessible.
The Gran Grif gang, responsible for the massacre, reportedly caught the town off guard by approaching via canoes. Among the victims were babies, young mothers, and the elderly. Over 6,200 survivors have fled to Saint-Marc, straining local resources as the gang continues to threaten surrounding communities.
Despite warnings posted by the gang on social media prior to the attack, no intervention was made to stop them. The Gran Grif gang, which consists of around 100 members, has been linked to a range of violent crimes, including murder, rape, and kidnappings.
