Man killed outside Penal bar

Crime

July 5, 2026

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A man believed to be a Venezuelan national was shot dead outside a bar in Penal on Saturday night, a short distance from the Penal Police Station.

Police said the victim had not been formally identified up to Sunday, and investigations into the killing were continuing.

Residents expressed shock that the fatal shooting occurred so close to the police station and said they were surprised that no arrests had been made.

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