A man accused of fatally shooting another man and injuring a woman at a homeless encampment in Miami was arrested in Hillsborough County on Thursday, police said.
Juan Antonio Vera, 60, is facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
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WATCH HEREAccording to Miami Police, the shooting happened at an encampment by the railroad tracks across the street from the Brightline station, between Northwest 6th and 8th Street, according to Miami Fire Rescue.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the man deceased and the woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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The deceased was identified as Abran Cumba.
During their investigation, officers traced Vera to Hillsborough County and notified the sheriff's office.
Deputies found Vera in the 11000 block of Nicklaus Circle,
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"They did an amazing job in assisting us," said Miami Police Officer Michael Vega. "I believe they used drones and other resources to locate this man and they located him and they have arrested him."
He will be extradited to Miami to face those charges.
