Police have arrested the man accused of committing Bridgeport's first homicide of 2015 and said the deadly shooting stemmed from a robbery gone wrong.
Karim Skipworth, 37, of Bridgeport, was arrested Friday in connection with the Feb. 20 homicide.
He's accused of shooting and killing 28-year-old Jose Lebron near the intersection of William and Ogden streets.
According to police, the two arranged a meeting during which Lebron robbed Skipworth, stealing his money and phone. Police said they found a BB gun and money in Lebron's hand. They also confiscated drugs and cellphones, one of which belonged to Skipworth.
Police said Skipworth shot Lebron as he ran from the area.
Skipworth has been charged with murder, carrying a pistol without a permit and criminal possession of a firearm. He was held on $1 million bond.
