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Manhunt Ends: Double Shooting Suspect Captured
15 Mar
Summary
- Suspect arrested Sunday morning after overnight search for double shooting.
- Two victims died from gunshot wounds after a confrontation at Walgreens.
- Suspect faces multiple charges including two counts of first-degree murder.
Christian Barrios was taken into custody on Sunday morning after an extensive overnight search. The 32-year-old is a suspect in a double shooting that occurred Saturday night in Ponte Vedra Beach. Deputies responded to a shooting at a Walgreens shortly after 10:30 p.m., where two victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds and later died.
Investigators determined Barrios specifically went to the Walgreens to confront the victims. Following the incident, a burglary was reported at a nearby residence, and a BMW was stolen. Barrios was later spotted driving the stolen vehicle in Nassau County.
A pursuit ensued, after which Barrios abandoned the car and fled into a wooded area. K9 units tracked him down, leading to his arrest. He faces charges including two counts of first-degree murder, burglary, firearm possession by a convicted felon, shooting into a vehicle, and grand theft auto.
