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Attempted MurderAssaultShooting×3

3 injured

Three shot at in La Horquetta; teen wounded as gunmen open fire (17-year-old)

Yolande Pompey Avenue, Phase 7, La Horquetta, Carapo , Tunapuna - Piarco

A 17-year-old boy was wounded and two others escaped injury after a shooting incident on Yolande Pompey Avenue, Phase 7, La Horquetta on Monday night, June 2nd, around 10:30 p.m. Two men dressed in dark clothing and hoodies chased and shot at the victims. The 17-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to his left buttock and was transported to the Arima Health Facility for treatment. Two other individuals were present at the scene but escaped injury. Crime Scene Investigators recovered 11 spent 9mm shell casings and one live round of .40 caliber ammunition at the scene. Police responded to the incident and are investigating the circumstances.

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This is the 4th attempted murder reported in Carapo in 2025.

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Community Standing: Stable — Carapo

Risk Level: 5.7/10 · Primary Concern: Murder

Conflict Avoidance: Even in areas with a moderate risk score, interpersonal disputes that escalate can turn deadly quickly. Remove yourself from heated confrontations, avoid mediating unknown disputes in public, and trust your instincts if a situation feels volatile.

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