The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was accused of a near-fatal shooting near Augusta Street earlier this month involving two men who allegedly shot him during the same exchange.

Prosecutors allege that Desmond Clarke, 27, attempted to murder Omar Daniels, 25, and Berrin Fenelus, 30, near the junction of Augusta and Meadow streets around 11am on August 7.

During the alleged exchange of gunfire, Daniels was reportedly shot in the right hand, while Clarke was treated in hospital for gunshot injuries to his chest.

Daniels was reportedly stopped by police on Augusta Street after he was caught speeding in a silver Nissan Cube with its rear windshield shot out. He told officers he had been shot in the right hand.

While receiving treatment in hospital, Daniels and his passenger, Fenelus, were arrested after Clarke allegedly identified them as the other shooters.

Clarke was not required to enter a plea to two counts of attempted murder before Acting Chief Magistrate Ancella Evans.

Daniels and Fenelus were each charged with the attempted murder of Clarke last week.

Clarke was informed that his case would proceed to the Supreme Court by way of a voluntary bill of indictment.

He was advised of his right to apply for bail in the Supreme Court.

Clarke was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until January 28, 2027, when he is expected to be served with the voluntary bill of indictment.

Corporal Moultrie prosecuted the case. Levan Johnson represented the accused.