Repeat, violent offender arrested for killing father of three inside East Baltimore store

Suspect had history of armed robbery, substance abuse issues, and probation violations before fatal shooting

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:25am

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Baltimore police have arrested 52-year-old Brian Burrows for the fatal shooting of Khaled Saleh Mohamed Alshariki, a father of three children, inside an East Baltimore corner store. Surveillance footage shows Burrows entering the store, greeting the victim, and then immediately shooting him before taking a small amount of cash from the register. Burrows was on supervised probation at the time of the killing and had a history of armed robbery, substance abuse issues, and probation violations, according to court records.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces with repeat, violent offenders who are often released on probation or parole despite their criminal histories. The victim's family and community are devastated by the loss, raising questions about public safety and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in dealing with high-risk individuals.

The details

Surveillance footage shows Burrows entering the Broadway Mart store in East Baltimore, greeting victim Khaled Saleh Mohamed Alshariki, and then immediately shooting him at close range. Burrows then went behind the counter, took a small amount of cash from the register, and calmly walked out. Alshariki, a father of three, was left on the ground desperately calling for help. Police arrested Burrows two days later for the murder as well as another armed robbery that occurred just blocks away.

  • On February 13, 2026, the incident occurred at 9:28 a.m. inside the Broadway Mart store.
  • On February 15, 2026, Burrows committed another armed robbery at a store just a 10-minute walk away.
  • On September 10, 2025, a warrant was issued for Burrows' arrest after he absconded from probation supervision.
  • In 2018, Burrows was sentenced to 20 years in prison for armed robbery, but the judge suspended most of the sentence, allowing his release after 7 years.
  • In 2017, Burrows received a 15-year suspended sentence for a felony drug crime.

The players

Brian Burrows

A 52-year-old repeat, violent offender who was on supervised probation at the time of the killing and had a history of armed robbery, substance abuse issues, and probation violations.

Khaled Saleh Mohamed Alshariki

A father of three children who was working at the Broadway Mart store in East Baltimore when he was fatally shot by Burrows.

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What they’re saying

“He asked him after he shot him to give him the money, and then he just took it and went. Khaled was a good person, a hard worker. He's got three children. Now there's no one to take care of them. It's so sad.”

— Mokhtar Gawbah, Family friend

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Burrows to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces with repeat, violent offenders who are often released on probation or parole despite their criminal histories, raising questions about public safety and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in dealing with high-risk individuals.