Man Shot Dead In Port-of-Spain, Several Others Wounded — Police On The Scene
UPDATE: Laventille West MP Kareem Marcelle, a childhood friend of Hoyce, said he had the “potential to be one of TT’s most outstanding footballers.” Amid rumours that his killing was gang-related, MP Marcelle said, “Somewhere along the line, he strayed away from his dreams and entered a world which cost him a violent end. We were not in contact for some years until I was retained by his family to represent him in a matter before the Court.”
He added, “Choices matter. So many childhood friends in our communities have made great choices and are now excelling as accountants, doctors, lawyers, engineers, plumbers, hairdressers, clerks, footballers, electricians, etc. I encourage our young people to make great and positive choices. Growing up in East Port-of-Spain, I have always strived to speak positivity and hope into every youth. It is never too late to turn your lives around, to live for Jehovah God and to just chase your positive dreams.”
Marcelle extended condolences to Hoyce’s friends, family and teammates.
A man is dead and at least two (2) others wounded following a shooting incident in Port-of-Spain a short while ago tonight (Saturday 27th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Tekay Hoyce, aka ‘TK,’ of Richardson Lane, Laventille and Morvant, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Hoyce was said to be a former national youth footballer, who represented the country ten (10) years ago in the Concacaf Under-17 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Hoyce was found slumped close to a dragon statue near the Chinatown entrance, with bullet wounds about his shoulder, chest and head. Two (2) other men, aged twenty (20) and sixty-five (65), of Arouca and Morvant, were also shot along with a female passer-by who received injuries to her hand.
Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and are currently at the scene.
Investigations are continuing.
More on this as it becomes available.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
[Source: Ian Alleyne]
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