(CNN) Haiti's President Jovenel Moise was killed during an attack on his private residence early on Wednesday, according to the country's acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph. Joseph said in a statement that a group of unidentified individuals stormed Moise's home at around 1 a.m. and fatally wounded the head of state. In a further statement, Joseph said the President was killed in a "highly coordinated attack by a highly trained and heavily armed group." Addressing the nation in a televised statement, Joseph declared a "state of siege" in Haiti and pleaded with citizens to remain calm. This is a very sad day for our nation and for our people."

Source: CNN July 07, 2021 10:56 UTC