Gunfire Hits Spirit Airlines Flight Arriving in Haiti, Prompting Flight Cancellations

Passengers and crew members reported hearing gunshots as the plane was landing at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

No injuries were reported, but the incident prompted Spirit Airlines to cancel all flights to and from Haiti for the day.

The airline said in a statement that it is working with local authorities to investigate the incident.

The US Embassy in Haiti issued a security alert warning US citizens to avoid the airport area and to be aware of their surroundings.

The embassy also said that it is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.

The incident comes amid a wave of violence in Haiti, which has been plagued by political instability and gang violence in recent months.

Here is what we know about the incident so far:

• A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was landing at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince when gunfire was heard.
• No injuries were reported, but the incident prompted Spirit Airlines to cancel all flights to and from Haiti for the day.
• The airline said in a statement that it is working with local authorities to investigate the incident.
• The US Embassy in Haiti issued a security alert warning US citizens to avoid the airport area and to be aware of their surroundings.
• The embassy also said that it is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.