On March 4, 2015, at 13:00 hours in Tabarre 9, Port-au-Prince (West Department), two (2) unidentified suspects riding in motorcycle, fired gunshots at former Deputy Hidson Nelson (North Department). The victim sustained gunshots to the arm and was transported to the hospital.

Mackendy, a young student aged 8 years old was shot dead during the shootings. Following the incident, HNP officers were present at the scene for investigation purposes.