A man believed to be a Venezuelan national was shot dead outside Sip and Chill Bar in Penal on Saturday night, a short distance from the Penal Police Station. A single apparent bullet hole was visible in a glass door at the bar, with bloodstains remaining outside the premises and another pool of blood visible near a nearby parlour. The victim had not been formally identified as of Sunday morning, and police have not released a motive for the killing. Investigations into the shooting are continuing; no arrests had been made as of Sunday.
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This is the 1st murder reported in Morne Diablo in 2026.
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Evening Activity Safe Zone: With minimal after-dark incidents, Morne Diablo supports an active evening culture — residents report feeling comfortable walking, jogging, and socialising well into the night.