Mourning in Haiti for Mission Director and American Couple Killed by Gang Members

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Hundreds mourn the death of mission director Judes Montis and American couple killed by gang members in Haiti. The killings occurred in a gang-controlled area in Port-au-Prince. Montis leaves behind a wife and two children. The U.S. Embassy is working on obtaining the documents needed for the bodies of the American couple to be flown to the U.S.

Key Points

  • Judes Montis, a mission director, and an American couple were killed by gang members in a gang-controlled area in Port-au-Prince
  • The American couple worked with Montis at the local mission in Haiti
  • The U.S. Embassy is assisting in obtaining documents for the repatriation of the American couple's bodies

Pros

  • Community coming together to mourn and honor the lives lost
  • Efforts being made to relocate staff and ensure safety

Cons

  • Tragic loss of lives
  • Violence and insecurity in gang-controlled areas of Haiti