Trinidad pre-school principal stabbed to death in classroom, some children witnessed the attack
Jezelle Phillip
Press Release
January 7, 2020

Trinidad pre-school principal stabbed to death in classroom, some children witnessed the attack

The principal of a pre-school in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad was stabbed in the classroom on Monday.

She died at hospital.

Police said Jezelle Phillip was at her workplace, Baby’s Pre-School, when she was attacked at around 7.20am.

The attack was witnessed by some pupils.

It happened as Phillip was preparing for the start of the first day of the new school term.

The school is located at the corner of Independence Square and George Street.
Police said a domestic dispute may be the reason behind the attack.

A 43-year-old man walked into the Besson Street Police Station and surrendered.

(Trinidad Express)