Police Charge Teen With Murder in Fatal Shooting of 24-Year-Old Bridgeport Man

Police arrested a Bridgeport teen Tuesday  in connection with a fatal shooting that killed a 24-year-old man on Monday afternoon.

Nasir Hargett, 18, of Bridgeport, is charged with murder in connection to the shooting of Davon Robertson, 24, of Bridgeport, police said.

“Detectives worked the case non-stop and made an arrest within 24 hours. It was outstanding work,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. “Our officers are committed to keeping our residents safe every day. They also are equally committed to bringing people to justice when they commit violence in our community."

Robertson was fatally wounded when someone from a group involved in an altercation with him at East Main and Pearl streets followed him for a block and shot him at about 12:30 p.m. Monday near Pearl and Brooks streets. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and was later pronounced dead there.

“There is no place in our community for anyone who would pick up a gun to settle a dispute," Gaudett said.

Hargett was identified as the suspected shooter and police arrested him on a murder charge and held him in custody on a $1 million bond.

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