In a dramatic pre-dawn operation on February 23, 2026, Haitian National Police (PNH) successfully intercepted a planned kidnapping in the Delmas 48 district of Port-au-Prince, resulting in eight fatalities including two police officers. The violent confrontation unfolded across multiple neighborhoods as specialized police units engaged armed kidnappers traveling in two SUVs.
According to official reports, the criminal group was preparing to blockade their target’s vehicle using their SUVs when police intervention disrupted their operation. The suspects abandoned their initial plan and fled through the metropolitan area. Two assailants were fatally wounded during pursuit in Delmas 31, while the remaining four were cornered by law enforcement reinforcements in Delmas 17 after deploying multiple specialized units.
The subsequent firefight resulted in the neutralization of all six kidnappers, including identified individuals Dumorin Job and Kenny, alias ‘Kalash,’ who sustained fatal injuries during exchanges of gunfire with police.
Security forces confiscated three vehicles from the operation – a Nissan Patrol, Toyota RAV4, and Canter truck – along with eight firearms comprising four assault rifles, four pistols, and substantial ammunition. Authorities also recovered the intended victim’s Toyota Prado, which had been specifically targeted by the kidnapping group.
The tactical victory came at significant cost to the PNH, with two officers killed in action – one from the elite SWAT Team and another from the Intervention Brigade (BI). Three additional officers sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.
The Haitian National Police reaffirmed its determination to combat kidnapping networks that continue to paralyze socio-economic activities in the capital. In an official statement, the PNH emphasized its ongoing commitment to nationwide operations aimed at restoring public order and ensuring citizen security.