Shooting Suspect Arrested In Bar Robbery: Stratford Police

STRATFORD, CT — A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the recent robbery and shooting at BAR in Stratford Center, police announced on Thursday afternoon. The bartender, identified as Regi Woodard on a GoFundMe page, was shot in the abdomen after complying with a gunman's demands to hand over money during a robbery at BAR at about 7 p.m. on Nov. 14.

Jachim Brown, 30, of Bridgeport, was arrested Thursday at Bridgeport court on a warrant, according to Capt. Frank Eannotti.

Brown was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, first-degree threatening, criminal possession of a pistol/revolver, criminal possession of ammunition and carrying a firearm without a permit. He was held at court on a $500,000 bond and was arraigned on Thursday.

Police also arrested Eric Chambers, 33, of Bridgeport, earlier this week in connection to robbery. He was charged with first-degree robbery and held on a $250,000 bond.

Brown was recently arrested by Bridgeport Police after he exchanged gunfire with an officer following the robbery of a shoe store in the city, according to reports. The Connecticut Post previously reported that the suspect in that incident could be connected to the shooting in Stratford.

Brown is accused of stealing $1,900 in cash during the armed robbery of EbLens in Bridgeport in which police say he grabbed a female employee and dragged her by the hair while holding her at gunpoint, according to NBC.

A GoFundMe page was recently launched in support of Woodard, who was scheduled to undergo a third surgery after the shooting at BAR.

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