Watch CBS News

Kimond Cyrus formally charged in fatal shooting of Upper East Side bodega worker, string of robberies

NEW YORK -- The suspect accused in the murder of an Upper East Side bodega worker, as well as a string of robberies, faced a judge Friday.

In court, Kimond Cyrus was formally charged for those crimes.

READ MORE: NYPD announces arrest in fatal deli shooting, series of bodega robberies

Detectives say Cyrus wore a hazmat suit last Friday when he shot and killed 67-year-old bodega worker Sueng Choi.

Cyrus is also accused of robbing four bodegas across the city since Feb. 25.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue