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Attempted MurderAssault

1 injured

Man stabbed during altercation at Valencia bar (Shawn Gomez, 26)

Valencia Old Road, Tranquillity Bar, Valencia, Sangre Grande

Shawn Gomez, 26, of Clarence Trace, Valencia, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation outside Tranquillity Bar on Valencia Old Road early Saturday morning, June 21st, around 3:35 a.m. Gomez was liming with friends when he became involved in an argument with several men that escalated into a violent confrontation. Despite his injuries, Gomez managed to flee the scene. The suspects also fled. Officers from Valencia Police Station conveyed him to Sangre Grande Hospital, where he was treated and listed in stable but critical condition. Investigations are being led by WPC Seenath and PC Leigertwood of the Valencia CID. The suspects are known to police only by the alias "Twins" and are reportedly from San Pedro, Valencia.

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This is the 5th attempted murder reported in Valencia in 2025.

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Community Standing: Stable — Valencia

Risk Level: 5.1/10 · Primary Concern: Murder

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.

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