Miami murder suspect caught in Hillsborough County

TAMPA, Fla. – A 60-year-old suspect wanted in Miami for a fatal shooting earlier this month was awaiting extradition Friday in Hillsborough County.

Deputies reported arresting Juan Vera, a convicted felon, shortly before 4:10 p.m., on Thursday, after finding his car parked in Tampa.

“When someone is wanted for a violent crime, it becomes a priority for all of us regardless of jurisdiction,” Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement…

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