Man Charged in St. James Murder | Trinidad and Tobago News

A shocking murder case in St. James has taken center stage as 37-year-old Christopher Trancoso, known by the street name “Manny,” faces formal charges for the fatal shooting of 49-year-old Mirissia Weekes. Weekes was rushed to Port of Spain General Hospital on August 28 with gunshot wounds and died later that day. Trancoso, arrested the same day by Western Division Task Force officers, now stands accused not only of murder but also of common assault, firearm possession, and ammunition charges — all stemming from a multi-agency investigation. His court date is set for December 14, 2026. The community is reeling from this tragedy as justice moves forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/329d035f49ca710e