US WARNS OF HEAVY GUNFIRE NEAR ITS EMBASSY IN HAITI

The United States Embassy in Haiti has issued a security alert following reports of sustained heavy gunfire near its compound in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
According to the U.S. Department of State, the incident occurred in the Tabarre area, prompting embassy staff to suspend all official movements outside the premises. The embassy urged all personnel to shelter in place and avoid the affected zones.
Eyewitnesses told AFP that the gunfire involved prolonged exchanges between local gangs and police forces. The area, which lies near the international airport, has witnessed increasing unrest in recent months.
Haiti is grappling with a deepening security crisis, as armed gangs continue to assert control over large portions of the capital. The United Nations reports that over 3,100 people have been killed in gang-related violence across the country during the first half of 2025 alone.
In a related development, Haitian authorities announced the arrest of a former senator accused of financing criminal groups and involvement in murder plots.
The U.S. Embassy remains on high alert, and the State Department continues to advise American citizens against travel to Haiti, citing the ongoing threat of violence and limited emergency support.