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Life Sentence for Gunshot Murder | Barbados News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
A man named Javonne Rommel Haynes is serving a 40-year sentence for shooting and killing his friend Kadeem Brathwaite in a heated confrontation that began with an alleged gun search. After Brathwaite punched Haynes and called him out, Haynes pulled a gun, chased him down, and fired multiple shots — including after Brathwaite fell. Though the judge acknowledged Brathwaite’s provocative behavior, he emphasized the deadly escalation and Haynes’s pursuit, ultimately sentencing him to a minimum of 17.5 years. Haynes, who turned himself in and apologized to Brathwaite’s family, was reminded by the judge that without the gun, the tragedy wouldn’t have occurred. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c68ba6503b6534dc