The daughter and son-in-law of Missouri politician Ben Baker, who were working as missionaries in Haiti, were murdered on Thursday.
In a post to his social media, Representative Baker announced that his daughter Natalie, 21, and son-in-law Davy, 24, were attacked by gangs on Thursday evening.
"My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I've never felt this kind of pain," the statement read.
"Most of you know my daughter and son-in-law, Davy and Natalie Lloyd, are full-time missionaries in Haiti, continued Baker.
"They were attacked by gangs this evening and were both killed. They went to heaven together."
David's parents, David and Alicia Lloyd, founders of the missions in Haiti, shared an update as to what happened during the incident.
The couple was attacked by a gang of three trucks full of men as they were leaving church.
Davy was taken to a house, tied up, and then beaten before the men stole the group's trucks and possessions.
After the men left, another gang arrived, and one of their members was shot and killed, igniting chaos among the gang, which then resorted to "full attack mode," according to The Daily Mail.
The charity revealed Natalie and Davy had tried using Starlink Internet to call for help while holed up inside a property.
The Haitian gang was offered any amount of money to secure the safe release of the couple.
However, hours later, the charity confirmed that they had been shot and killed.
Former President Donald Trump shared his condolences on his Truth Social account, writing:
"God bless Davy and Natalie. Such a tragedy. Haiti is totally out of control. Find the killers NOW!!!"
Gangs control 80% of Port-au-Prince, and coordinated attacks have paralyzed the capital and surrounding areas.
They've burned police stations and hospitals, opened fire on the main international airport, and stormed Haiti's two largest prisons, releasing over 4,000 inmates.
The airport attack left former Prime Minister Ariel Henry stranded in Kenya during an official trip, prompting his resignation.
Since then, gangs have directed their attacks on previously peaceful communities, leaving thousands homeless.
More than 2,500 people have been killed or injured in Haiti from January to March, a more than 50% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the United Nations.
