Police have detained suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, Communications Minister Franz Exanthus said. The head of police later said that four suspects were eliminated, two were detained.. The head of state was shot dead in his residence the day before.
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- Frantz Exantus (@FrantzExantusHT) July 7, 2021 “Four mercenaries were killed, two were under our control. Three police officers taken hostage were released, ”said police chief Leon Charles.
The attack took place on the night of July 7, a group of people made their way into the territory of the presidential residence. 53-year-old Jovenel Moise was mortally wounded. His wife was shot. She was sent to the United States for treatment, Haiti's Ambassador to Washington Boccit Edmond said..