A senior official from Haiti’s National Office of Migration was fatally shot in Cap-Haitien, located on the northern coast of the country. The victim, Kerwin Augustin, served as the regional representative overseeing the northern area of Haiti. The incident occurred near his residence, and he succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. Media reports stated that Augustin was targeted by unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle. The motive behind his killing remains unclear at this time, and no suspects have been apprehended.
High-ranking homicides are uncommon in Cap-Haitien, which is considered relatively safe in comparison to the capital, Port-au-Prince, known for gang-related violence. The tragic death of Kerwin Augustin has left the community shocked and saddened as authorities work to investigate the circumstances surrounding the targeted attack.