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New Haven County resident Kiheem Tyquan Benbow, age 21, of Ansonia, was charged on Friday, April 26, with killing a 17-year-old, Romain Sterling, a Bridgeport resident.
During an investigation into Sterling's murder, Bridgeport Police served a search warrant on Behhow on Wednesday, April 24.
During the search, officers found a 9mm semiautomatic ghost gun.
At that time, he was charged with illegal transfer of a pistol, criminal violation of a protective order, and carrying a firearm without a permit, said Cap. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police.
As a result of this investigation, led by Homicide Detective Thomas Harper, an arrest warrant was obtained fBenbow, charging him with:
- Murder
- Criminal attempt - assault
- Failure to obtain a serial number
- Carrying a pistol without a permit.
He is being held on a $2 million bond.
"Outstanding job by Homicide Detective Thomas Harper for his diligence in bringing the case to a speeding conclusion," Gilleran said. "This is another example of the excellent work performed by Detectives and Officers serving the City of Bridgeport."
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