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One male is dead and two others injured, in separate stabbing and shooting incidents. Both incidents occurred during j'ouvert celebrations. Meantime the TTPS is reporting a significant seizure of weapons and at least two fatal accidents. Rynessa Cutting has more.
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00:00May hours after the police commissioner and his top officers declared a smooth start to Carnival 2026,
00:07several serious incidents were reported, including a fatal stabbing during juve.
00:12The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Jaden Roof of Picton-Laventill.
00:18The victims of the shooting are also Picton residents.
00:21A male who was stabbed at the corner of Duvertile Street on Arrepeter Avenue, Woodbrook, has succumbed to his injuries.
00:32This matter is now being investigated as a homicide.
00:38In St. James, two adult males were shot at Damion Street and Mokurapo Road.
00:45Both are currently receiving medical treatment.
00:49Additionally, a domestic-related stabbing occurred and a suspect has been detained.
01:00Another stabbing at one workplace is under active investigation.
01:07No other major incidents were reported from the remaining divisions.
01:13Earlier this morning, Police Commissioner Lester Guevara had warned members of the public to leave all weapons at home or
01:20face the full brunt of the law.
01:22However, before noon today, the TTPS had already reported the seizure of at least 51 concealed weapons.
01:30A person found in possession of illegal weapons will be arrested and charged.
01:38If you intend to bring violence into canifile spaces, do not.
01:45You will be identified, you will be detained and you will be prosecuted.
01:51Meantime, at least three fatal road accidents were recorded by early afternoon.
01:57A fatal collision on Milford Road, Canaan, Tobago.
02:00A fatal accident on the Orchie Jeffers Highway in Port of Spain.
02:03As well as a fatal hit and run in Carony.
02:07Renessa Cutting, TV6 News.
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02:12Renessa Cutting, TV6 News.
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