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Waterbury police arrest second suspect in weekend murder

Police named Bobby Cooke as a suspect on Wednesday

WATERBURY, Conn. — Police said Thursday that they have located and arrested a second suspect in a weekend murder. 

On Saturday evening, police responded to the area of Bronson Street and found 24-year-old Waterbury native Devante Echols with a gunshot wound to his head. Echols was pronounced dead at a hospital. 

Investigators said they believe that an argument took place between the victim and other people in the area prior to the shooting

Bobby Cooke, 54, was taken into custody Thursday morning. He was charged with:

  • Murder
  • Carrying a pistol without a permit
  • Criminal possession of a pistol or revolver
  • Criminal use of weapon
  • Reckless endangerment 1st degree
  • Illegal discharge of a firearm

He is being held on $3 million bond.

On Tuesday, Kyshone Jackson was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting and is facing multiple charges including murder, criminal possession of a pistol or revolver, and reckless endangerment in the first degree. 

Jackson is being held on a $3 million bond. Police said the investigation remains active. 

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