Haitian President Assassinated In ‘Hateful, Inhumane, And Barbaric Act,’ Official Says

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his private residence overnight, according to Haitian government officials.

Haitian interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph called the attack on Moïse a “hateful, inhumane and barbaric act” in a statement, according to Fox News. First Lady Martine Moïse was shot during the attack and is being treated at a nearby hospital.