The man suspected in the shooting death of popular Cuban reggaeton musician El Taiger is behind bars in South Florida after being arrested in New York.

Authorities announced Wednesday that a man who was known to be friends with Cuban rapper El Taiger has been named the primary suspect in his murder, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.

Authorities have taken a person of interest into custody in the death investigation of Cuban rapper El Taiger.

El Taiger’s family has confirmed the death of the beloved Cuban rapper.

Beloved Cuban rapper El Taiger remains fighting for his life at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Police have named a person of interest in the shooting of a popular Cuban rapper.

The shooting of El Taiger remained under investigation on Saturday, as police officers were guarding his room at the Highland Park Pavilion Jackson where fans and friends held a prayer vigil on Friday night.

Miami Police Chief Manuel A. Morales said Friday morning that the investigation into the shooting of Cuban reggaetón artist Jose “El Taiger” Carbajal was ongoing.

A well-known Reggaeton artist is in critical condition after being found in the back of an SUV Thursday morning with a gunshot wound to the head.

El Taiger is facing criminal charges in Miami-Dade County after police officers accused him of carrying cocaine and methamphetamine.