RUSKIN, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested one suspect in connection to a homicide in Ruskin and is currently searching for a second suspect.
According to deputies, on April 21, 2023, HCSO arrested Christian Segura-Alvarez for his involvement in the death of a man who was found with upper body trauma and was set on fire.
“As law enforcement officers, we witness devastating tragedies, but nothing could prepare you for the level of inhumanity in this investigation,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our detectives worked with an unwavering determination to pursue every lead and analyze every piece of evidence until they uncovered the truth behind this senseless act of violence.”
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Through investigative means, detectives determined that Segura-Alvarez and a second suspect, Carlos Almaraz-Barbosa, were involved in the victim’s tragic death.
Detectives are currently searching for Almaraz-Barbosa, who has active warrants for 2nd Degree Murder, Abuse of a Dead Human Body, Tampering With Physical Evidence, and Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
“While we believe this to be an isolated incident, this man clearly has no regard for human life, and we are committed to closing this case with his arrest,” said Sheriff Chronister. “I urge anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward and help us to bring this victim’s family the closure they deserve.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact HCSO at (813) 247-8200.
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