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Dec 31, 04:07

Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Record-High Murder Rate

Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 2024, granting police expanded powers to address a surge in violent crime that resulted in 623 murders this year, the highest number in the nation's history, with much of the violence attributed to gang activity and the use of high-calibe...

Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Record-High Murder Rate

Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 2024, granting police expanded powers to address a surge in violent crime that resulted in 623 murders this year, the highest number in the nation's history, with much of the violence attributed to gang activity and the use of high-calibe...

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What are the main drivers of the recent surge in violent crime in Trinidad and Tobago?

The state of emergency follows a weekend of killings, including a shooting outside a police station. The high murder rate, exacerbated by powerful weapons, places Trinidad and Tobago among the most violent Caribbean nations, exceeding the global average by nearly three times. This violence is largely driven by gang activity and narcotics trafficking, as noted by the US State Department.

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Dec 23, 13:11

NYC Subway Arson: Man Arrested for Fatal Attack

On Sunday, a man was arrested in New York City for fatally setting a woman on fire on a subway train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station at about 7:30 am; three high school students identified the suspect from previously released images.

NYC Subway Arson: Man Arrested for Fatal Attack

On Sunday, a man was arrested in New York City for fatally setting a woman on fire on a subway train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station at about 7:30 am; three high school students identified the suspect from previously released images.

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What are the immediate consequences of the fatal subway fire in terms of public safety concerns and law enforcement response?

A man was arrested in New York City for setting a woman on fire on a subway train, killing her. The attack occurred at approximately 7:30 am at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station. Three high school students, recognizing the suspect from widely circulated images, reported him to the police, leading to his apprehension.

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