Update: Christian "Goldo" Rivera Pabon, 26, was located on Thursday, May 27.
Rivera Pabon was arrested on his previous warrants for violation of probation and grand theft motor vehicle. Additional charges of first-degree murder while engaged in carjacking, carjacking with a firearm, and felon in possession of a firearm were added in relation to the homicide investigation from May 23.
Rivera Pabon got into a verbal dispute with a known adult male in the parking lot of the Residence Inn located at 9719 Princess Palm Avenue in Tampa. While attempting to steal the victim's vehicle, Rivera Pabon fired shots at the victim. Ultimately, Rivera Pabon did not get away with the vehicle. The victim and a friend drove to a Shell gas station at 10030 E Adamo Drive, where deputies responded and located the deceased victim.
Rivera Pabon's updated booking photo can be found below.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interested related to a homicide that occurred on Sunday.
Around 6 a.m, on May 23, 2021, a homicide occurred at the Residence Inn located at 9719 Princess Palm Avenue in Tampa. An adult male victim died from upper body trauma sustained at the location.
Through the course of an investigation, detectives are now hoping to locate and speak with Christian "Goldo" Rivera Pabon, 26, who is believed to have information related to this case. Rivera currently has active warrants for violation of probation (possession of a firearm), violation of probation (possession of a controlled substance), and grand theft motor vehicle.
Anyone who locates Rivera Pabon is urged to use caution and should call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.
