# Death of American security official in Haiti

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-american-security-official-in-haiti
> Updated: 2026-08-24T17:01:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Michael Gallagher, a 63-year-old American security chief for the tobacco company Comme Il Faut S.A., was found dead in his office in Tabarre, Haiti, on August 19, 2026.

Initial reports indicated that Gallagher’s death may have resulted from a knife attack. Following the discovery, the Direction centrale de la police judiciaire (DCPJ) detained between 11 and 12 security agents from the company for questioning. 

The U.S. Department of State confirmed the death of the American citizen and stated that the U.S. Embassy in Haiti is coordinating with local authorities to provide consular assistance. Gallagher had worked for the company for approximately 14 years in an area frequently affected by clashes between armed groups.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: American security official found dead in Haiti office

American security official Michael Gallagher, 63, was found dead from knife or machete wounds in his Port-au-Prince office. Several company employees have been detained during the investigation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-security-official-found-dead-in-haiti-office

### 2026-08-21: Security chief Michael Gallagher found dead in Tabarre

Michael Gallagher, security chief at Comme Il Faut S.A., was found dead in his Tabarre office. Police are investigating a potential knife attack and have detained twelve security agents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-chief-michael-gallagher-found-dead-in-tabarre

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