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Haiti - Insecurity : Wyclef Jean shot in hand
20/03/2011 09:08:40

Yesterday evening, shortly after 11 pm, at Delmas 65, the car in which took place Wyclef Jean [BMW SUV] was the target of shootings, the singer was wounded at the right hand. He was immediately taken to a local hospital to receive medical care. This incident was confirmed by his manager, who has not given further details.

Were also present in the vehicle during the shooting, Busta Rhymes and Jimmy Rosemond who were not injured.

Wyclef's manager said on Twitter "We have spoken to Wyclef, he is ok. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers" To the latest news, his wound would be minor and Wyclef is released from the hospital at 2:45 am.

The exact circumstances in which the attack occurred remain unclear at this time. According to some sources [unofficial], the car of Wyclef Jean was an armoured car.

According Vanel Lacroix, police chief in Petionville, he had suffered only a minor cut to his hand from glass in an apparent accident.

HL/ HaitiLibre