Haiti President, Jovenel Moïse Assassinated At His Residence

The serving president of

Haiti was assassinated at his home early

Wednesday morning, the government said.

He was 53.

Jovenel Moïse was killed in his private

residence in Port-au-Prince around 1 a.m.

local time Wednesday by a group of

assailants, Haitian Prime Minister Claude

Joseph said in a Wednesday statement. The

first lady was also injured by gunshot, the

statement said. serving president of

Haiti was assassinated at his home early

Joseph said in a Wednesday statement. The

first lady was also injured by gunshot, the

statement said.