Nicholas Faria, 33, a taxi driver from Baptist Trace, Valencia, was shot in the head while seated in his white Nissan AD Wagon (HDN 3826) along Quare Road near the Community Centre around 10:55 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. An unknown individual approached the vehicle and fired multiple shots, with loud explosions heard by witnesses at the scene. Faria sustained a suspected gunshot wound to the head and was found critically injured at the location. Police constables Harrinarine and WPC Hamid responded to the scene and immediately transported the victim to Sangre Grande Regional Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Police are investigating the shooting as a wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and the identity and motive of the shooter remain unknown.
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This is the 4th attempted murder reported in Valencia in 2025.
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Community Standing: Stable — Valencia
Know Your Exits: In areas where serious violent incidents occur even at moderate frequency, having a mental exit plan when entering unfamiliar social environments is a valuable habit — not paranoia.