D’Andre Burgess arrested for assaulting pregnant woman
7 october 2026 в 08:50
A 31-year-old D’Andre Burgess has been arrested in Florida, who, according to police, allegedly stabbed and choked his pregnant girlfriend while she was trying to protect their unborn child. He faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault on a pregnant victim, and domestic violence by strangulation.
The incident occurred on October 3. West Palm Beach police received a report of a stabbing at 4:52 PM. Upon arrival, Burgess’s mother reported that the couple was with their one-year-old child before they went outside. The victim warned the mother that Burgess had a knife. Shortly after, the mother saw him attack the woman, hitting her and grabbing her by the throat.
The woman managed to wrest the knife from Burgess’s hands, and the victim was able to run into the house. However, he followed her, continuing the assault. As a result, the victim was hospitalized at St. Mary’s Hospital with injuries, including cuts to her neck, arm, chest, and knee.
After the attack, Burgess was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail without bail. It is currently unclear whether he has entered a plea or hired an attorney. The police have not provided updates on the victim’s condition.
The incident occurred on October 3. West Palm Beach police received a report of a stabbing at 4:52 PM. Upon arrival, Burgess’s mother reported that the couple was with their one-year-old child before they went outside. The victim warned the mother that Burgess had a knife. Shortly after, the mother saw him attack the woman, hitting her and grabbing her by the throat.
The woman managed to wrest the knife from Burgess’s hands, and the victim was able to run into the house. However, he followed her, continuing the assault. As a result, the victim was hospitalized at St. Mary’s Hospital with injuries, including cuts to her neck, arm, chest, and knee.
After the attack, Burgess was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail without bail. It is currently unclear whether he has entered a plea or hired an attorney. The police have not provided updates on the victim’s condition.
© Artemenko Olga
