COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Detectives with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alexander Michael Evans, 32, of Southwest Florida tonight as he deplaned from a commercial flight in Ft. Lauderdale.
Evans was arrested on 2nd-degree murder and other felony charges in connection with a shooting death at Cavo Lounge at the Mercato on October 8.
Cavo Lounge is located at 9108 Strada Place in The Mercato.
Investigators say the shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m.
They said the Evans and victim were involved in a physical altercation inside the establishment prior to the shooting.
The victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
Detectives say Evans fled on foot and eventually made his way to Europe before returning to Florida on Wednesday night.
