President Donald Trump on Thursday evening posted disturbing surveillance footage on Truth Social showing the fatal hammer attack on a gas station clerk in Fort Myers, using the graphic video to criticize former President Joe Biden’s immigration policies and renew his calls to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians.
The attack occurred on April 2 outside a Chevron gas station and convenience store on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Surveillance video captured 40-year-old Rolbert Joachin smashing the windshield of a car belonging to Nilufa Easmin, a Bangladeshi immigrant and mother of two teenage daughters. When Easmin exited the store, Joachin allegedly approached her and repeatedly struck her in the head with a hammer, killing her, according to Fort Myers police.
Investigators say Joachin and Easmin had a brief prior encounter two days earlier, though she did not know him personally. Joachin was arrested hours later after a coordinated manhunt. He faces charges of second-degree murder and criminal mischief and has been denied bond.
The case gained national attention after the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Joachin is a Haitian national who entered the United States in August 2022. An immigration judge ordered his removal later that year, but he was subsequently granted Temporary Protected Status under the Biden administration. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assisted in his arrest, and he is expected to be deported to Haiti once the criminal proceedings are resolved.
In his Truth Social post, President Trump shared the graphic video (with a warning about its disturbing content) and described Joachin as an “illegal alien criminal” and “animal.” He directly linked the killing to Biden-era immigration policies, arguing that TPS allowed the suspect to remain in the country despite a prior deportation order. The post is the latest example of Trump using high-profile crimes involving noncitizens to push for stricter border enforcement and mass deportations.
We strongly condemn this brutal and senseless act of violence. The horrific actions of one individual do not represent the Haitian community as a whole, nor do they define any other immigrant group.
Our deepest condolences go out to Nilufa Easmin’s family, especially her two teenage daughters, and the entire Bangladeshi community grieving this heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
This case remains under active investigation by Fort Myers police. Additional details are expected to emerge as the criminal case proceeds.
![Grammy-winning producer and Haitian cultural ambassador Michaël Brun is bringing BAYO back to Miami’s Little Haiti on November 22, for a free block party celebrating the movement’s 10th anniversary, made possible through a major partnership with Rockstar Games.
Presented with support from Rockstar Games, the company behind the #GrandTheftAuto (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/grandtheftauto/) franchise, the event will welcome up to 7,500 attendees, the largest Little Haiti edition to date. Admission is free, with tickets distributed through a raffle and more than half reserved specifically for Florida residents and Haitian communities. Fans can sign up now at [bayotour.com]
In announcing the return, Brun said: “10 years ago, BAYO made its US debut as a free block party in Little Haiti celebrating Haitian and Caribbean culture. That show was the beginning of a beautiful journey across 12 cities, over 50,000 tickets sold, multiple arena and park shows and over 140 artist guests from around the world. I’m so proud to be bringing BAYO back to Little Haiti for our biggest show ever on November 22nd. New venue, huge surprises, our most iconic lineup of all time and FREE tickets courtesy of Rockstar Games.”
The timing adds another layer of visibility. Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated GTA VI is set for release on November 19, 2026, just three days before the BAYO celebration. The game’s fictional Vice City is famously inspired by Miami, placing the partnership and the Little Haiti event in the same cultural spotlight.
The Little Haiti return closes an anniversary run that already included Boston’s Agganis Arena and a sold-out three-night residency at Brooklyn Paramount. With Rockstar Games’ support making the celebration free and accessible, the 10th anniversary returns full circle to the neighborhood where BAYO began, bringing music, culture, and community together on a bigger stage.
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![Grammy-winning producer and Haitian cultural ambassador Michaël Brun is bringing BAYO back to Miami’s Little Haiti on November 22, for a free block party celebrating the movement’s 10th anniversary, made possible through a major partnership with Rockstar Games.
Presented with support from Rockstar Games, the company behind the #GrandTheftAuto (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/grandtheftauto/) franchise, the event will welcome up to 7,500 attendees, the largest Little Haiti edition to date. Admission is free, with tickets distributed through a raffle and more than half reserved specifically for Florida residents and Haitian communities. Fans can sign up now at [bayotour.com]
In announcing the return, Brun said: “10 years ago, BAYO made its US debut as a free block party in Little Haiti celebrating Haitian and Caribbean culture. That show was the beginning of a beautiful journey across 12 cities, over 50,000 tickets sold, multiple arena and park shows and over 140 artist guests from around the world. I’m so proud to be bringing BAYO back to Little Haiti for our biggest show ever on November 22nd. New venue, huge surprises, our most iconic lineup of all time and FREE tickets courtesy of Rockstar Games.”
The timing adds another layer of visibility. Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated GTA VI is set for release on November 19, 2026, just three days before the BAYO celebration. The game’s fictional Vice City is famously inspired by Miami, placing the partnership and the Little Haiti event in the same cultural spotlight.
The Little Haiti return closes an anniversary run that already included Boston’s Agganis Arena and a sold-out three-night residency at Brooklyn Paramount. With Rockstar Games’ support making the celebration free and accessible, the 10th anniversary returns full circle to the neighborhood where BAYO began, bringing music, culture, and community together on a bigger stage.
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