Hillsborough County deputies say a cross-state search has ended with the arrest of 36-year-old Maico Carbajal, wanted in connection with a March 22 shooting in Plant City that left one man dead. The case pulled investigators across state lines before they tracked him down in Texas.
In a post on X, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said deputies located Carbajal in Texas, where he was taken into custody by the Chambers County Sheriff's Office. He is awaiting extradition to Hillsborough County and faces a charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the March 22 killing.
Investigation and charges
Carbajal is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, a capital felony under Florida law that can be punished by death or life in prison, according to the Florida Senate.
What remains unclear
Investigators have not released the victim's name or offered any public explanation for a possible motive, and they say the case remains active. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office post did not include details about the crime scene or potential witnesses.
Next steps
Carbajal is being held in Chambers County as he awaits transfer back to Hillsborough County. Once he is returned, prosecutors will decide on formal charges and schedule his first court appearances. Additional information is expected to surface through public records and court filings as the case moves forward.
