Tampa, FL – A years-old homicide investigation in Tampa reached a major turning point this week after deputies arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in 2022.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Nekko Orta, 27, on January 13, 2026, following a grand jury indictment related to the killing of Bryce Green.
Investigators said the case dates back to May 6, 2022, when deputies responded to a reported shooting at the Verra North Apartments, located at 1250 Skipper Road in Tampa. Upon arrival, deputies found Green deceased at the scene.
Authorities said initial charges were filed in 2022, but the case underwent extensive legal and prosecutorial review. On November 7, 2024, a Hillsborough County grand jury convened and returned an indictment charging Orta with first-degree murder.
A warrant was later issued for Orta’s arrest. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office coordinated with the U.S. Marshals Service, ultimately locating and taking Orta into custody.
Orta is charged with first-degree premeditated murder involving a firearm resulting in great bodily harm or death, as well as armed burglary of a conveyance with a firearm, according to sheriff’s officials. All charges are allegations, and Orta is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
“This arrest demonstrates our commitment to never giving up on victims and their families,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Even four years later, our detectives remained relentless, using every investigative tool available and working closely with our law enforcement partners to pursue justice.”
Officials said further updates will be provided by the sheriff’s Public Affairs Office as the case proceeds through the court system.
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