By Mario Jean-Pierre, Le Mediateur Haiti, Jan. 13, 2026
Fedora Vitté, a 14-year-old girl, was fatally shot in Delmas during an altercation involving a Haitian National Police (PNH) officer, according to multiple online news outlets. The tragedy occurred in the Delmas 95 neighborhood, following an argument related to an electrical problem in the area.
According to initial witness statements, the police officer, identified as Ricardin Jean-Pierre, was involved in an argument with members of the victim's family regarding a cut electrical wire supplying power to their home. The situation quickly escalated. The young girl, who was near her mother, was struck by a projectile and rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
This Tuesday morning, the victim's mother spoke live on Radio Caraïbe, making a poignant plea for justice. "I demand justice for my daughter. She was only 14 years old," she declared on air. The woman also stated that her daughter's life is now in danger. According to her, the police officer involved is trying to "eliminate her to stifle any legal proceedings and any accusations."
"I live in fear. I don't know what might happen to me after speaking out," she added, calling on the authorities to guarantee her safety and ensure the legal follow-up of the case.
At this stage, the Haitian National Police (PNH) has not released any official statement regarding the exact circumstances of the tragedy or the status of the officer involved. Judicial authorities have also not indicated whether a formal investigation has been initiated.
This new case of violence in Delmas involving a law enforcement officer reignites the debate on the use of force by the police and the need for effective accountability mechanisms, in a context marked by a deep distrust of the population towards judicial and security institutions.
Posted Feb. 2, 2026