The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that left one man dead in Plant City.
Through investigative efforts, detectives determined the shooting stemmed from an earlier disturbance involving several individuals at a nearby bar.
The individuals later encountered each other again at a gas station, where eventually the situation escalated which led to the shooting at the intersection of Branch Forbes Road and Interstate 4.
On March 23, 2026, investigators determined the suspect, Maico Carbajal, 36, had fled Hillsborough County and was traveling westbound on Interstate 10.
Working with multiple law enforcement agencies across state lines, the suspect was tracked through Alabama and Louisiana into Texas. With the assistance of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office, Carbajal was located and taken into custody without incident.
"You cannot outrun justice. Our detectives worked tirelessly, crossing state lines and coordinating with our partners to ensure this suspect was taken into custody," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our commitment to protecting this community knows no limits, and we will not stop until those responsible for violence are held accountable."
Carbajal is currently being held at the Chambers County Jail in Anahuac, Texas, on an ICE detainer and is facing First Degree Premeditated Murder. He is awaiting extradition to Hillsborough County.