U.S. Marshals Capture Teen Wanted in Murder

A 16-year-old Tampa boy characterized as “armed and dangerous” by police was brought into custody Thursday morning.

According to the Tampa Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force caught up with Aveon Yarbrough at 15215 Livingston Ave., No. 8, in Lutz.

The teen was wanted in connection with the Jan. 14 shooting death of James Bradford, 26. Bradford was sitting in a car around 6:10 p.m. at 5001 Terrace Village Drive when he was shot, police said in an email to media.

Witnesses to the crime identified Yarbrough as the shooter, the police department stated. A warrant was issued for Yarbrough’s arrest on first-degree murder, armed robbery and felon in possession of a firearm charges, sparking a manhunt earlier this week.

Photo credit: Aveon Yarbrough/Courtesy of the Tampa Police Department

See Also:

• Warrant Issued for Tampa Murder Suspect

Keep up with what’s happening around town and the state by signing up for your favorite Patch daily newsletter: Bloomingdale-Riverview, Bradenton, Brandon, Carrollwood-Northdale, Clearwater, Dunedin, East Lake, Gulfport, Land O’ Lakes, Largo, Lutz, New Port Richey, New Tampa, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Beaches, Safety Harbor, Sarasota, Seminole Heights, South Tampa-Hyde Park, St. Pete, Tarpon Springs, Temple Terrace, Westchase.