A GoFundMe account is seeking to raise $25,000 to help with the funeral expenses of social media influencer Kevon Solomon Ottley.
The 41-year-old from Arouca, who was more popularly known as Yank Boss, was shot dead in his car at Trincity Mall carpark last Saturday.
The GoFundMe account info said Ottley’s killing left his 71-year-old mother, his family and friends in disbelief and pain.
The page said: “Kevon Ottley, son, father, grandfather, friend, and leader, had the biggest heart of gold. He loved those who were close to him and loved life; he enjoyed life to the fullest, but what was most admirable about him was his spirituality. His personality, love, and spirituality had a demanding presence. You may not be with us on earth, but God has gained one of His most loyal and faithful soldiers, rest in peace, my brother. We will love you and honour you forever.”
Northern Division head Snr Supt Brian Ramphall said police and stakeholders for the Trincity community will meet later on Tuesday, to discuss crime and other issues in the area. One will be the possible return of a police post at the mall.
Ramphall said the post was last used for Christmas 2022 and “it worked well.”