TAMPA, FL. (JAN 23, 2026) – – Tampa Police, working in partnership with the US Marshals Task Force, located and arrested two suspects involved in a fatal December shooting.
“These arrests are the direct result of the tireless efforts of our detectives and our vital partnerships with the US Marshals across state lines,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “By following every lead from Tampa to Houston, we have ensured these individuals will answer for their actions. It is our hope that these arrests will allow the healing process to move forward for the loved ones of the victims.”
Just before midnight on December 19, 2025, Tampa Police Officers responded to a fatal shooting on E. 114th Ave, where they discovered two seventeen-year-old victims. Despite the life-saving efforts provided by officers, Adrian Aguila died at the scene. The second shooting victim survived a gunshot wound to the leg and a head injury sustained during a physical assault. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated and has since been released.
Investigators processed the scene and recovered multiple shell casings and an AK-style rifle magazine from beneath a 2013 Honda Civic that was driven by the victims. A search of the vehicle revealed additional evidence, including spent casings and narcotics. Preliminary information suggested the victims were lured to the location for a possible narcotics transaction. Once both parties were at the location, an attempted robbery by the suspects escalated to the fatal shooting.
The investigation quickly shifted toward a 4-door black Hyundai sedan that was seen fleeing the area immediately following the gunfire. Detectives traced the vehicle to a nearby residential lot at Pelican Sun Estates, located at 11123 N Nebraska Ave. Further evidence and witness statements led to the identification of the suspects, 24-year-old Patrick Latson (black male, 3/17/2001) and 22-year-old Jordanis Castillo Durand (white male, 7/29/2003).
On January 13, 2026, Tampa Police Detectives and the US Marshals Task Force, continuing to follow up on tips and evidence, responded to the 2900 block of E. 29th Ave, where Latson was believed to be hiding. During surveillance of the area, they spotted Latson in the front yard of a house. As officers approached, Latson attempted to flee on foot but was quickly taken into custody just before 4:00 pm following a brief foot chase. Latson was charged with Murder in the First Degree, Armed Robbery, and Resisting an Officer Without Violence. He was transported to Orient Road Jail.
Through ongoing and diligent investigation, it was determined that Castillo Durand had fled Florida for Houston, Texas. Tampa Police investigators contacted the US Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, informing them of evidence suggesting Castillo Durand was hiding in a vacant apartment.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Texas authorities apprehended Castillo Durand. He was charged with Murder in the First Degree, Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, and Armed Robbery. He is currently being held in Houston pending extradition back to Tampa.