A fatal shooting occurred near Ramlal Trace, Chickland, Freeport, shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. The victim, 16-year-old Christopher Beharry, a Form 4 student at Couva East Secondary School, was walking home when he was shot in the face with a shotgun. His father transported him to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. This incident follows the murder of his mother, Sherryann Roett, whose body was discovered on December 9, 2024, at Carlibay, Couva.
In Context
This is the 1st murder reported in Preysal in 2025.
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Safe Haven Status — Preysal
The Standard That Works: Assault is rare here. The community habits of staying aware, avoiding late-night isolated routes, and looking out for neighbours are what makes that possible. Keep those practices going.
Safety Top Percentile: Preysal ranks in the top 10% for safety within the city, maintaining a consistently lower-than-average incident rate over the last 12 months.