By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A 23-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday accused of being involved in a double shooting outside a Nassau Street club where one man was killed last week.
Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley arraigned Tracey Russell for murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
The defendant appeared before the magistrate using crutches.
Russell was reportedly involved in an argument with 28-year-old Travase Williams and 42-year-old Mackenson Mitchell on July 14.
Russell is accused of opening fire on both men as they stood outside the club before he was shot in the leg and upper body by former police officer Desir Bien.
Bien was charged with causing dangerous harm and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life last week. At the time of the shooting, he was not authorised to fire his weapon because he was on suspension. The 41-year-old Bien has since been relieved of his duties.
While the two victims were treated in hospital, Williams died of his multiple gunshot injuries. Mitchell reportedly only suffered an injury to his lower body.
The defendant was told that his case would proceed to the Supreme Court by way of a voluntary bill of indictment (VBI).
Russell will be sent to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until his VBI is served on November 21.
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