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James Howard, 28, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in connection with the Saturday, Aug. 13 murder of New Haven County resident Troy Walker, age 21, of Ansonia, on Knowlton Street.
According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran, Howard with was charged with felony murder and robbery for his role in the homicide, which also wounded two others.
This is the second arrest in this case, which remains open until the third suspect is apprehended, Gilleran said.
Last month, Bridgeport Police arrested 33-year-old Steven Hutchinson, who was charged with murder on Monday, Aug. 15.
Howard is being held on a $2 million bond and will be arraigned Thursday, Sept. 8 in court.
"Great work by Detective Martin Heanue and all those who assisted," said Gilleran.
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