Cousin accused in Bridgeport shooting
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Exterior, Fairfield County Courthouse on Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, Conn.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
BRIDGEPORT A local man is accused of shooting his cousin in the legs and stealing his money rather than helping him locate his stolen car.
George “Go” Mercer, 24, of Stratford Avenue, was charged with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and fifth-degree larceny.
During Mercer’s arraignment on Friday afternoon, Assistant State’s Attorney Felicia Valentino urged Superior Court Judge Peter McShane to set a high bond on Mercer because of the serious nature of the allegations.
The judge agreed and ordered Mercer held in lieu of $750,000 bond. He continued the case to May 25.