1BRONX, NY – Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting last month that left a 26-year-old victim dead inside Starlight Park.

The suspect, identified as Luis Alberto Lopez Castillo, was taken into custody Monday afternoon at 5:10 p.m. in the 43rd Precinct, authorities said.

He faces charges including murder, manslaughter, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon.

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Luis Alberto Lopez Castillo, 19, arrested in connection with fatal Bronx shooting

Victim, 26-year-old Ronell Marte, was found shot in the chest inside Starlight Park

Suspect charged with murder, manslaughter, robbery, and weapon possession

Victim shot inside Bronx park in early September

The charges stem from a September 4 shooting at approximately 2:49 a.m., when officers r

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