{"id":186968,"date":"2026-03-11T08:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186968\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T08:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:44:19","slug":"florida-couple-shoots-kills-brandon-man-while-trying-to-evict-him-from-apartment-hcso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186968\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida couple shoots, kills Brandon man while trying to evict him from apartment: HCSO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office <\/p>\n

BRANDON, Fla. – A husband and wife have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Brandon.<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Deputies with the Hillsborough County<\/a> Sheriff\u2019s Office said they got a disturbance call shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Monday in the 1800 block of Lake Chapman Drive, which is where the Lakewood Place apartment complex is located.<\/p>\n

Once they arrived at the scene, deputies said they found a man dead with an apparent gunshot wound at the complex.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office <\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, HCSO announced the arrests of James Sidney Llanos, 47, and his wife, 39-year-old Lizeina Marie Cepeda.<\/p>\n

Investigators said the couple was subletting their apartment for 30-year-old Travon Jackson.<\/p>\n

On Monday, according to the HCSO, the couple entered the apartment to evict Jackson, and an altercation ensued.<\/p>\n

READ: Bradenton officer shoots, kills armed person while conducting \u2018high-risk\u2019 search warrant: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

That\u2019s when investigators said Llanos shot Jackson to death.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office <\/p>\n

Llanos has been charged with first-degree murder while engaged in a burglary and armed burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery (dangerous weapon or explosive) (firearm great bodily harm\/death). \u00a0<\/p>\n

READ: Suspect shoots, kills man clearing lot in New Port Richey before getting in gunfight with deputies: PSO<\/a><\/p>\n

Cepeda was charged with first-degree murder while engaged in a burglary and burglary of an occupied dwelling with assault or battery.<\/p>\n

The shooting is still under investigation.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“This was a senseless act of violence that cost a man his life,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our detectives worked quickly to piece together what happened and make sure those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”<\/p>\n

The Source: This article was written with information provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office and previous FOX 13 News reports.<\/p>\n

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