Spanish Police Arrest Camden Murder Suspect After International Manhunt

Felix De La Cruz-Arias, wanted for a 2025 double shooting in Camden, was captured in Barcelona after nearly a year on the run.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A man charged with murder and attempted murder in Camden, New Jersey has been arrested in Barcelona, Spain after an international manhunt. Felix De La Cruz-Arias, a 30-year-old Brooklyn resident, had been on the run for nearly 11 months following a fatal double shooting in Camden in March 2025. He was apprehended in Barcelona by the Spanish National Police after being tracked down by U.S. Marshals.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the growing cooperation between U.S. and international law enforcement agencies in tracking down violent fugitives who try to evade justice by fleeing across borders. It also showcases the advanced investigative techniques and technology, such as ShotSpotter gunshot detection, that are being used to solve serious crimes in communities like Camden.

The details

According to prosecutors, De La Cruz-Arias is accused of shooting two people in Camden on March 12, 2025. One victim, 32-year-old Josue Hiraldo-Peralta, was found dead on the street, while another victim was hospitalized in critical condition but survived. Camden County police detective Stephen Bezich, who is part of a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force, was able to determine De La Cruz-Arias's location in Spain and pass that information to international authorities, leading to his arrest in Barcelona.

  • On March 12, 2025, De La Cruz-Arias allegedly shot two people in Camden.
  • On January 30, 2026, De La Cruz-Arias was arrested in Barcelona, Spain by the Spanish National Police.

The players

Felix De La Cruz-Arias

A 30-year-old Brooklyn resident charged with murder and attempted murder in a 2025 double shooting in Camden, New Jersey.

Josue Hiraldo-Peralta

A 32-year-old Camden resident who was killed in the March 2025 shooting.

Stephen Bezich

A Camden County police detective who is also a member of the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, and who helped track down De La Cruz-Arias's location in Spain.

Grace MacAulay

The Camden County Prosecutor who stated that this arrest sends a clear message that violence in the community will be pursued across international borders.

Nicholas Ricigliano

The U.S. Marshal for the District of New Jersey, who praised the "strong international partnerships" that enabled the apprehension of the fugitive.

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What they’re saying

“This arrest sends a clear message that violence in our community will be pursued wherever it leads, even across international borders.”

— Grace MacAulay, Camden County Prosecutor (wobm.com)

“Through strong international partnerships, our ability to locate and apprehend fugitives beyond our borders is unmatched.”

— Nicholas Ricigliano, U.S. Marshal for the District of New Jersey (wobm.com)

What’s next

Authorities in the U.S. are expected to soon begin the process of extraditing Felix De La Cruz-Arias from Spain to face charges in Camden, New Jersey.

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the growing cooperation between U.S. and international law enforcement agencies in tracking down violent criminals who try to evade justice by fleeing across borders. It also highlights the advanced investigative techniques and technology being used to solve serious crimes in communities like Camden.