Venezuelan woman fatally stabbed on way to work in Trinidad

A Venezuelan woman, Mariannys Jiménez, also known as “Sophia,” 28, was fatally stabbed on Saturday morning while on her way to work in Chaguanas, Trinidad. Police suspect the attack stemmed from a domestic dispute.

Jiménez and a co-worker, both employed at a Chinese restaurant on Montrose Main Road, were walking along the road shortly after 9 a.m. when a man approached Jiménez. The assailant pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed her in front of her colleague. Jiménez attempted to escape but collapsed and lost consciousness from her injuries.

Her co-worker ran to a nearby supermarket for help while the attacker fled. Passers-by assisted in taking Jiménez to the Chaguanas District Health Facility, where she was pronounced dead during treatment. Police were informed that Jiménez had stayed at her co-worker's home the previous night seeking help.

Officers from the Chaguanas Criminal Investigations Department and the Homicide Bureau of Investigations visited the scene. CCTV footage from nearby businesses has been obtained as part of the ongoing investigation. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.