BELIZE CITY – The local community is reeling from the tragic shooting death of 61-year-old Wayne Myles, affectionately known throughout the city as ‘Pie Bwai,’ who was killed in his residence on Friday evening. The incident has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood where the popular street vendor was a familiar and cherished figure.
According to official police reports, authorities responded to a distress call at approximately 8:00 p.m. on November 28, 2025, arriving at the victim’s residence located at #9 11th Street. Officers discovered Myles unconscious in his apartment, suffering from a critical gunshot wound to the upper left torso. Despite emergency medical efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Floyd Myles, the victim’s brother and key witness, provided investigators with crucial testimony indicating he heard approximately three distinct gunshots in the vicinity. He further reported observing a silver-colored vehicle fleeing the area at high speed immediately following the auditory evidence of violence.
Belize City Police Department representatives have confirmed that the investigation remains in its preliminary stages, with no established motive or suspects identified at this time. The case has been prioritized as a homicide investigation, with law enforcement appealing to the public for any additional information that might assist in identifying potential perpetrators.
The sudden violence has left residents and fellow vendors expressing both grief and concern regarding community safety. Myles had become a neighborhood institution through his long-standing presence as a street merchant, known for his friendly demeanor and popular food offerings that earned him his distinctive nickname.