Double homicide suspect captured in Nassau County after an all-night manhunt

A 32-year-old man is in custody following a violent crime spree that left two people dead near TPC Sawgrass and sparked a multi-county manhunt ending in an apprehension Saturday morning.

Christian Barrios faces two counts of first-degree murder, burglary, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after a series of events that started in St. Johns County, where Barrios shot and killed two people. Sheriff Rob Hardwick said it makes him β€œsick to his stomach.”

The violence began Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. St. Johns County deputies responded to multiple reports of gunfire at a Walgreens near A1A and Palm Valley Road. Upon arrival, units discovered two victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; both later died due to their injuries…

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