In a tragic incident that unfolded on January 21st in Arouca, a pregnant woman believed to be a Venezuelan national was fatally shot when an unidentified gunman opened fire on a group of individuals gathered beneath a shed. The victim, reportedly in her third trimester of pregnancy, succumbed to her injuries shortly after being transported to Arima Hospital.
Eyewitness accounts indicate the shooting occurred approximately at 1:00 PM along Garden Road. The deceased was seated with her partner and several others when the assailant initiated gunfire. While the pregnant woman was struck, the remainder of the group managed to flee the scene unharmed. Law enforcement officials have preliminarily indicated that the victim was likely not the intended target of the attack, though the precise motive remains undetermined.
Personnel from the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (Region Two) have launched a comprehensive investigation into the matter. Forensic teams were documented collecting evidence at the crime scene as part of ongoing efforts to identify the perpetrator. This incident highlights continuing concerns regarding public safety and gun violence in the region.