The
family of a Bridgeport murder victim told News 12 that they are grateful that
justice has been served for their loved one.
As
News 12 has previously reported, James McClain was fatally stabbed on Norman
Street near Went Field Park in March.
Police
say Laquan Victoria lured McClain to the park where he stabbed the man and
stole his cash and wallet.
Police
say Victoria had McClain’s debit cards on him when he was taken into custody.
In
addition to that murder, Victoria is also charged with a non-fatal stabbing and
robbery of a female victim in the same neighborhood.
McClain’s
cousin, Dawn McClain, says she is relieved that authorities caught the suspect.
“Sometimes
it takes you forever to find a murderer, or you just never find a murderer,” Dawn
McClain says. “Seeing that this man had tried to attempt that a week before on
someone else, I’m glad that he’s off the streets.”
Victoria
faces charges for first-degree murder and robbery.
His
bond is placed at $350,000.