Missouri State Rep. Ben Baker's daughter and son-in-law were serving as missionaries in Haiti and were tragically killed in an attack by gangs. The incident occurred in Port au Prince, where the organization they worked for, Missions in Haiti, had warned of gang control in the area. The United States State Department had previously issued a travel advisory for Haiti due to safety concerns.
Key Points
Daughter and son-in-law were missionaries in Haiti
Attacked and killed by gangs in Port au Prince
Missions in Haiti had warned of gang control in the area
Travel advisory for Haiti issued by the United States State Department