NYC Man Charged In Shooting That Left Man Dead In New Haven Nightclub
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- A New York City was charged Monday in a 2013 shooting at a New Haven nightclub that left a man dead.
Police announced Monday that Jean Bruny, 24, is charged with murder in the killing of Torrance Dawkins, of Waterbury.
The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. Aug. 11, 2013, inside the Cheetah Club. Dawkins was shot once in the head.
Police said surveillance video shows the shooter specifically targeted Dawkins, who was celebrating his 22nd birthday.
Police obtained an arrest warrant for Bruny on Friday. Bruny, a convicted felon, is in federal custody.
Bruny's bond is $1 million. It's unclear whether he has an attorney who could comment.
No further details were immediately available.
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