Beacon Staff
A June 3 trial date has been set for Eric Christopher Rios, 46, of Burlington, who is accused of fatally shooting Anthony DeCarlo Campbell, a popular local DJ and musician. However, officials caution that the trial date may be subject to change during the pretrial process.
A pretrial conference is scheduled for May 12. Rios, who faces a first-degree murder charge, submitted a written plea of not guilty on Jan. 27.
Campbell, 44, was a well-known figure in the Burlington community. He performed under the stage name DJ Ant Bomb. In October 2024, he was nominated for an Iowa Music Award, and tributes have since highlighted his talent, generosity, and dedication to giving back. Notably, Campbell organized annual back-to-school giveaways for underprivileged children, earning him admiration from local organizations and residents.
The shooting incident occurred on Dec. 25, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m. Burlington police responded to a call at 1801 Madison Avenue, where they discovered Campbell lying by the back door of the residence with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, Burlington police arrested Rios, and he was charged with first-degree murder.