The charge arose from a home invasion during which the homeowner shot and killed one of their co-conspirators, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – A man and a woman have been charged with felony murder in connection with a home invasion during which one of their co-conspirators was shot and killed by the homeowner, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Taylor Nicole Pritt, 20, and Vincent Luis Benitez, 20, both of Brandon, were each charged with one count each of second degree felony murder with a firearm and robbery/home invasion with a firearm.Deputies are searching for a third suspect, Ashley Causey, who, deputies said, was involved in the incident.

The charges arose out of the shooting death of Michael Caddo, 25, who was killed during a May 31 home invasion on Morris Bridge Road in northeast Hillsborough. The owner, who was inside the house, used a revolver to defend himself and killed Mr. Caddo during the home invasion. Because Mr. Caddo was killed  during the comission of a felony criminal act that the suspects helped plan and participate in, they can be charged for felony murder, deputies said.

Anyone with any information in reference to this incident or about Causey is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200. You may also send an anonymous tip from a smart phone
using HCSOSheriff app available on both android and apple products.

To be  eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at crimestopperstb.com or send a mobile tip using their P3 Tips Mobile application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads and Droids. You must call Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.

Main photo shows Taylor Nicole Pritt, left, and Vincent Luis Benitez.

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