By | April 23, 2024
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Trinidad and Tobago: Tragic Shooting Incident in Malabar, Arima

A recent shooting incident in Malabar, Arima, has left one man dead and another seriously injured. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Zion Butcher, also known as Papi, while the injured man remains unidentified.

Police Investigation

Reports indicate that at around 3:50 am, the Northern Division officers received a report of a shooting at the Pro Bar on Malabar Extension Road. Upon arrival, the police found Butcher’s lifeless body at the corner of La Croix and Malabar Extension Road. They were informed of a 45-year-old man who sustained injuries during the incident and was rushed to the hospital.

The Special Evidence Recovery Unit later visited the scene and discovered 13 spent 9-mm shell casings. The Homicide Bureau of Investigations Regions I and II are currently conducting inquiries into the tragic incident.

Concerns Over Safety

With a surge in homicides in Trinidad and Tobago, citizens and residents have expressed concerns over safety issues. One user, Ramesh Rajaram, commented, “The murder will never stop happening. That comes as normal in Trinidad and Tobago having a cup of coffee for the morning.”

Another user criticized the police response, stating, “That’s normal in Trinidad! Man gets shot and killed! The police show up, take photos of the crime scene and say, ‘we’re investigating!’ Tomorrow, there’ll be more killings, and the cycle continues.”

The incident in Malabar follows a previous murder on March 28, 2024, when 44-year-old Kevin Francois, aka Bobo, and his brother, 47-year-old Nick Francois, also known as Blacky, were shot and killed at their home in Arima.

Conclusion

As authorities work to address the escalating violence in Trinidad and Tobago, the community remains on edge, calling for increased measures to ensure public safety and prevent further tragedies.

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