Wyclef Jean, the popular hip-hop/reggae mogul was shot in the hand on the eve of the country's presidential runoff vote. Published reports state Jean sustained a gun shot wound to the hand after 11:00 p.m. local time Saturday in the city of Delmas, just outside Port-au-Prince. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released soon after. No further statements as to motive or potential suspects.
The shooting comes on the eve of presidential elections in Haiti. Jean is supporting fellow musician Michel Martelly. Consequently, Jean made a bid for presidency but was ruled ineligible because he did not fulfill residency requirements, which call for a candidate to reside in Haiti for five consecutive years prior to running for office.
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