Man in Bahamas charged over killing spree, remanded

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – A 20-year-old man in the Bahamas will re-appear in court on February 18 next year after he was remanded following his court appearance on charges of killing three people and the attempted murder of three others during a 20-hour period in August.

Prosecutors allege Milton Burrows Jr and his accomplices shot and killed Kimbo Guerrier, 51, outside an apartment complex on August 21, as well as ambushing and killing 52-year-old Samuel Pascal, whose body was found inside his apartment with multiple gunshot wounds on August 22.

The prosecution is also alleging that Burrows participated in the killing of Eric Stuart, 36, on the same day.

Police said they were able to track down the vehicle with Burrows and three other people, including a woman, with the prosecution alleging that the suspects opened fire on officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

Burrows is charged with attempting to murder Constable Leon King, Able Seaman Raynaldo Pinder and Marine Seaman Lerecus Armbrister during the confrontation.

Three of the suspects escaped by jumping over a fence, but the female suspect was later found hiding beneath a bus and arrested.

Burrows faces three counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder when he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Ancella Evans.

His co-accused, Diamonique Webster, 18, who was arraigned on last month, has been charged with three counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, three counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, three counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm, two counts of possession of ammunition, armed robbery, abetment to armed robbery, stealing and receiving.

Burrows was not required to enter a plea to the charges and was informed that the matter would proceed to the Supreme Court through a voluntary bill of indictment.

The accused was advised of his right to apply for bail in the higher court before being remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until February 18, 2027, when the voluntary bill of indictment is expected to be served.

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