Monica Shoy, the mother of Vincentian-born New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer Deryck Shoy, said her son died suddenly on March 19, 2025. He was 45.
Mrs. Shoy, also a Vincentian native, told Caribbean Life on Friday, April 11, 2025, that Officer Shoy, who had resided in Jamaica, Queens, died at Queens Hospital Center in Jamaica, Queens.
“Deryck’s passion for law enforcement led him to proudly join the NYPD,” said Mrs. Shoy, stating that her son served with the NYPD for eight years, spending five years in a civilian capacity before becoming a police officer for the last three years, “where his commitment to justice and community service shone brightly…