Belmont casino worker in court for murder

Ahkeel Toussaint, also known as “Cakes”, of Mc Shine Lane, Belle Eau Road, Belmont, was charged with Hospedales’ murder which took place on July 23, 2016, at about 5.45 am.

Toussaint was also charged with robbery with aggravation and possession of a firearm and ammunition. He appeared in the Port-of-Spain Eight Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Sgt Hemraj Sirju laid the charges on Saturday.

Hospedales, 22, who worked in his family’s catering business, was shot and killed at Ariapita Avenue after he was confronted by a man who attempted to snatch his gold chain.

Determined to not let her son’s death be in vain, Hospedales’ mother Avis George-Hospedales established a charity fund to assist families who also lost loved ones to gun violence.

The Isaiah Hospedales AKA “Papi” Charity Fund is intended to provide counselling, financial and emotional support to families who have endured similar tragedy.

Toussaint will return to court next month.