BELIZE CITY – A 28-year-old father of three fell victim to a fatal shooting on East Canal in Belize City yesterday, cutting short his efforts to rebuild his life away from past affiliations. Jahmy Belgrave, who was expecting his fourth child, was targeted while visiting his children in the area according to local authorities.
Police reports indicate that an unidentified assailant fired multiple shots at Belgrave as he was departing the vicinity. Despite being rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Family members revealed that Belgrave had recently returned from San Pedro Town after attempting to establish a new life there earlier this year. His sister explained to reporters that economic pressures and continued police scrutiny related to his past had undermined his relocation efforts. “San Pedro proved financially challenging, and he found himself returning to Belize City approximately two to three weeks ago,” she stated.
Although Belgrave had documented associations with the George Street gang and previous encounters with law enforcement, his family emphasized his recent dedication to paternal responsibilities and steering younger relatives away from similar mistakes. “He consistently used his personal experiences and errors to counsel his brothers and nephews, providing tangible examples of why they should avoid repeating his path,” his sister recounted.
The shooting appears connected to unresolved conflicts with former associates. “He had been experiencing difficulties with individuals he once considered friends,” his sister noted, adding that Belgrave had initially relocated specifically to avoid these tensions and threats.
This tragedy represents the second loss of an eldest son for the family within an eight-year period, reopening profound emotional wounds. Belgrave is survived by three children aged nine and five, with a fourth child expected imminently.