US politician’s missionary daughter and her husband killed by gang in Haiti

The daughter and son-in-law of a US Republican politician, along with another Christian missionary, were tragically killed by gang members in Haiti. Ben Baker, a Republican state representative from Missouri, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, expressing his profound grief over the loss of his daughter Natalie Lloyd and her husband, Davy.

The couple, who were part of the group Missions in Haiti Inc, were ambushed by a gang while leaving church and fatally shot. The group described the incident as a devastating attack that left them all in shock and sorrow.

This tragic event comes amidst a long-awaited deployment of a multinational security force aimed at restoring peace in Haiti, which has been plagued by violence and instability for months. The delay in the arrival of the security force, led by Kenya, has raised concerns about the country’s ability to combat the escalating gang violence.

President Joe Biden had expressed optimism about the security crisis in Haiti being resolved with the deployment of the multinational force. However, the postponement of the arrival of the Kenyan officers has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the situation.

Experts warn that the gangs in Haiti have gained significant control over the capital, posing a formidable challenge to any security forces attempting to restore order. The recent intensification of attacks by armed groups further underscores the urgent need for intervention to prevent further loss of life.

As Haiti grapples with this tragic loss and ongoing violence, the international community watches closely, hoping for a swift and effective resolution to the crisis that has claimed the lives of innocent individuals like Natalie Lloyd and Davy.