Overview: Wilfort “Ti Wil” Ferdinand’s killing by police has triggered protests in Gonaïves as envoys—including three former departmental police directors and a district delegate—try to ease tensions. GONAÏVES — Haitian police envoys flew into Gonaïves on Friday to face angry supporters of Wilfort “Ti Wil” Ferdinand, the former rebel commander shot dead by officers earlier this week. Their mission, officials said, was to “listen and collect grievances” after police killed Ferdinand, 58, and three other unidentified individuals during a Sept. 16 traffic stop. “The officers abruptly opened fire on the car, killing Ti Will and the other people,” he lamented. Risks of renewed violenceFerdinand’s killing triggered at least three protests in Gonaïves, with supporters burning tires and vowing to escalate demonstrations.