Gang violence

A 20-year-old man was shot in the back and killed, while four teens sustained critical injuries in a Sunday night shooting in Yonkers, N.Y., which police are investigating as a possible gang violence incident.

Voter registration has begun in Haiti’s capital and other areas, marking a key step toward general elections amid ongoing concerns about gang violence. The process faces challenges due to widespread gang-related threats.

Haiti began voter registration in Port-au-Prince amid ongoing gang violence, with 10 centers opened in safer neighborhoods. Analysts warn that 70% of Port-au-Prince and key regions remain under gang control, complicating efforts to hold elections by December 13. The Provisional Electoral Council plans to expand registration but faces challenges ensuring access for all voters.

Two bystanders were killed during a shootout at a Seattle food festival, but police confirmed the fatal bullets did not come from a 15-year-old's untraceable 'ghost gun' he fired at the scene. The incident is linked to gang violence, though no suspect has been identified as the shooter.

Two bystanders were killed during a shootout at a Seattle food festival, but preliminary ballistics testing indicates the fatal bullets did not come from the gun used by a 15-year-old arrested at the scene. Police linked the shooting to gang violence but have not identified the shooter.

Peru's newly inaugurated president, Fujimori, has pledged to deploy the armed forces to crime-ridden areas and adopt a hardline security strategy. The country is experiencing its worst wave of gang violence, extortion, and illegal mining in decades.

A shootout at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle resulted in three deaths, including a 19-year-old shooter and two civilians, with at least four injured. Police investigate the incident as gang-related, involving three suspects, including a 15-year-old arrested for firearms violations and first-degree assault. Confusing official statements followed the chaotic event.

Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of visits to Labadee, Haiti through 2027 due to ongoing safety concerns. The US State Department has issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Haiti, citing widespread gang violence and political instability.

Women-led campaigns in northeastern Nigeria are reducing gang violence by shifting young people's mindsets in conflict-affected areas. These initiatives focus on curbing violence through community engagement and changing perceptions.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as gang violence continues. A new gang-suppression force is set to be deployed. U.N. data reports 2,300 killings and 100 kidnappings in Haiti this year.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres states the international community has failed Haiti as gang violence worsens. He attributes the crisis to global indifference.

UN Secretary General António Guterres visited Haiti as gang violence worsens a humanitarian crisis, displacing over 1.5 million people. The UN reported 2,300 deaths and 100 kidnappings this year, including the abduction of a senior defense ministry official last week.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting Haiti as gang violence has left 1.5 million people homeless. The surge in violence has displaced a significant portion of the population.

Gang violence has resulted in at least 25 deaths in Honduras during recent attacks by gunmen. The government is actively pursuing a crackdown on organized crime in response to the escalating violence.

Renewed clashes between rival gangs in Port-au-Prince have forced hundreds to flee their homes due to escalated gang violence in Haiti's capital. The situation has led to displacement of hundreds of people. The violence is occurring in the capital city of Haiti.

The FBI San Juan division, working with law enforcement partners, conducted a major operation targeting violent gang members that resulted in 40 arrests on drug and firearm charges. This takedown represents a significant effort to combat gang violence in San Juan.