Phillipe Saint-Juste, an attorney and pastor, was found dead near the peace court in Pétion-Ville around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, police said.

During the early stage of their investigation, the police reported that someone called out to Saint-Juste from a dead-end street near the courthouse then fired several gunshots at him.

Haiti is experiencing a grim period. Diogène ‘Ricot’ Eric, a bodyguard to former senator Youri Latortue, was shot dead on Tuesday. Pierre ‘Maïkadou’ Rosier, a makeup artist, was stabbed to death in his home on Friday. Two foreigners were shot dead in Vertières on Saturday. Source

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Onz Chery started his writing career as a City College of New York student with The Campus. He also wrote for First Touch, Cosmopolitan Soccer League, and other local leagues. After graduating, Onz became one of ESNY's sports journalists then joined The Haitian Times.

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