Spirit Airlines Flight Hit by Gunfire While Trying to Land in Haiti, One Injured
Passengers and Crew Forced to Take Cover as Gunmen Open Fire
Investigation Underway as Authorities Search for Suspects
**Port-au-Prince, Haiti** - A Spirit Airlines flight attempting to land at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday was hit by gunfire, injuring one passenger. The aircraft, carrying 148 passengers and crew, was reportedly approaching the runway when it was struck by multiple shots. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing gunfire and seeing the aircraft's windows shattering. Passengers and crew on board the plane were forced to take cover as the bullets flew through the cabin. The plane was able to land safely, and the injured passenger was taken to a local hospital for treatment.According to the airline, the gunfire came from a nearby slum, Cité Soleil. The area is known for its high levels of crime and poverty and has become notorious as the epicenter of clashes between armed gangs.
Spirit Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Haiti, and the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has issued a security alert, advising Americans to avoid the area around Cité Soleil.
The Haitian government has launched an investigation into the incident and is searching for the suspects. Police have set up checkpoints around the airport and are conducting patrols in the area.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, but authorities believe it may have been gang-related. Haiti has been struggling with political instability and a rise in gang violence in recent months.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Haiti and raises concerns about the safety of travelers in the country.
