In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken Belize City, 22-year-old Daniel Tillett was fatally shot in the early hours of November 24, 2025. The tragedy unfolded around 12:30 a.m. on Antelope Street Extension, where Tillett was found in a drain with multiple gunshot wounds. His mother, Denise Stewart, shared her grief with reporters, recounting the events of that fateful night.
Stewart revealed that her son had been working diligently to build a home for his young family, including his girlfriend and baby. On the evening of his death, Tillett had gone out after receiving financial support from his sister in the United States. He purchased supplies for his house, including a lock for his door. Later that night, Stewart was awakened by the sound of gunfire, which she initially mistook for dynamite. She described hearing a woman’s screams and witnessing a young man entering her yard to inform her of her son’s death.
According to police reports, Tillett was riding a motorcycle when three armed individuals emerged from a nearby yard and opened fire. The assailants fled the scene immediately. The entire incident was captured by a police security camera, providing crucial evidence for the ongoing investigation.
Stewart disclosed that her son had previously received threats from individuals in the neighborhood. She suspects that the attack may be connected to local group conflicts, although no concrete statements have been made by witnesses. The community remains in shock as they mourn the loss of a young man who was striving to create a better life for his family.