Patrick Felix Smith is now awaiting sentencing after admitting to the murder of 35-year-old Otredis Duarte Campos, a Cuban national who
was shot dead during a robbery on Cummings Street, between Middle and Quamina streets in Georgetown, on February 20, 2020.
Murdered: Otredis Duarte Campos
During his arraignment before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall at the Demerara High Court earlier this week, the 28-year-old Smith pleaded guilty to the capital offence of murder. The confessed killer has to return to court for sentencing on January 31, when the Judge will hear probation and other social impact reports.
State Counsel Rbina Christmas, Simran Gajraj and Praneta Seeraj are prosecuting this matter, while Smith is being represented by attorney Teriq Mohammed.
Based on reports received, Campos was shot at about 06:44h on February 20, 2020 by men on a motorcycle, one of whom was armed with a handgun.
Reports are that on the day in question, Campos had left his East Street, Georgetown home at about 06:30h, and was heading towards his workplace when the duo, on a red and white “XR” motorcycle, approached him. The duo allegedly stopped in front of Campos, and a confrontation ensued between him and the pillion rider.
During that confrontation, the pillion rider whipped out a handgun and shot Campos thrice about his body before the duo rode away from the scene. Police later confirmed that Campos had been shot to his right wrist, upper chest, and under his chin.
Public-spirited persons had rushed the injured Campos to the Georgetown Public Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival. (G1)
