Armed men raided the farming community of Kenscoff in the hills above Haiti’s capital late Sunday, setting homes on fire and killing residents, according to Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon. Authorities said the death toll was not yet definitive due to access problems and disrupted communications.
WHO:
Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon; Viv Ansanm gang coalition
WHAT:
Armed men raided Kenscoff, burning homes and killing residents; some people reported missing relatives afterward.
WHEN:
Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:
Kenscoff, Haiti
WHY:
No motive has been reported; the mayor blamed the attack on members of the Viv Ansanm gang coalition.
