Two Haitian-Americans among 17 detained over president killing

Two suspects in the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise are moved to be displayed to the press. Picture: Joseph Odelyn/AP

Two men believed to be Haitian Americans – one of them purportedly a former bodyguard at the Canadian Embassy – have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Haiti’s president.

James Solages and Joseph Vincent were among 17 suspects detained in the brazen killing of president Jovenel Moise by gunmen at his home before dawn on Wednesday.