NEW YORK - The NYPD said it arrested Jesus Acosta Saturday morning after searching for him in connection with a deadly Bronx bodega robbery and a separate Brooklyn homicide.
Police did not immediately announce where Acosta was arrested or what charges he faces.
Deadly shooting at Bronx bodega
What we know:
Acosta had been identified by police as the suspected gunman in the shooting of a customer inside the 149 Grill & Deli at East 149th Street and Walton Avenue in the West Concourse section of the Bronx.
The shooting happened around 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, police said.
Surveillance video showed a gunman opening fire shortly after entering the bodega, then going behind the counter and taking cash from the register, according to prior police information.
The 33-year-old customer was shot in the chest and later died at Lincoln Hospital.
‘The justice system failed,’ Bodegas say
What they're saying:
In a statement Saturday, United Bodegas of America thanked the NYPD for taking Acosta into custody.
"We are relieved that this dangerous man is off our streets, but we are outraged that someone with 13 prior arrests was released on parole after serving approximately 10 years for assault and illegal gun possession," the group said. "The justice system failed these victims, their families and our communities."
UBA spokesman Fenando Mateo used the case to highlight the need for gun and safety reform.
"Governor Hochul must support three to five years in prison for carrying and illegal gun, Mayor Mamdani must bring back bodega panic buttons, and Commissioner Tisch must expedite gun permits for trained, law-abiding bodega owners," Mateo said.
Separate Brooklyn homicide case
What's next:
Police had also said Acosta was wanted in the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man inside a building on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn.
The NYPD has not released additional information about the arrest.
The Source: This article was written using information from the NYPD and prior FOX 5 NY reporting.