Two women were shot and killed at Soho Beauty Haven in Couva on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, after a gunman entered the establishment and opened fire.<\/p>\n
The deadly incident occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. at the beauty spa located in Veneris Plaza, at the corner of Southern Main Road and Charlotte Street.<\/p>\n
According to initial police information reported by the Trinidad Express, a customer was inside the establishment when a slim-built man dressed in blue coveralls entered carrying a firearm.<\/p>\n
The suspect reportedly approached one of the women and questioned her about the vehicle she was driving.<\/p>\n
He then pointed the firearm at her and discharged two rounds.<\/p>\n
Police information indicates that the gunman subsequently proceeded into another room within the establishment, where he confronted a second woman believed to be the owner of the beauty spa.<\/p>\n
Two additional gunshots were reportedly heard shortly afterwards.<\/p>\n
The suspect then fled in an unknown direction.<\/p>\n
Both women were killed during the incident.<\/p>\n
The shooting prompted a major police response, with officers from the Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region Three, Couva Criminal Investigations Department and Central Division Task Force attending the scene.<\/p>\n
Forensic officers were also observed collecting evidence inside the establishment, while the District Medical Officer and undertakers attended.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred in a busy commercial plaza housing several businesses and a school for children with special needs.<\/p>\n
Parents were observed gathering outside the area to collect their children as police continued their investigation.<\/p>\n
The identities of the two deceased women were not confirmed in the initial report.<\/p>\n
Investigations are continuing as police seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the killings and locate the suspect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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