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Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near the National Palace | AP News

Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near the National Palace | AP News

Heavy gunfire erupted Monday in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital as police battled gang members near the National Palace for several hours. Local media reported that at least one policeman was shot after he and other officers were forced to flee an armored car that was later set on fire. (AP Video by Pierre Luxama)

Heavy gunfire erupted Monday in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital as police battled gang members near the National Palace for several hours. Local media reported that at least one policeman was shot after he and other officers were forced to flee an armored car that was later set on fire. (AP Video by Pierre Luxama)