Two people shot in killed at a Walgreen in St. Johns County, suspect at large. – St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said deputies responded to multiple 911 calls about shots fired at about 10:30 p.m. at the Walgreens on the corner Palm Valley Road in Ponte Vedra.
Two people were shot in the parking lot, were transported to hospitals and later died.
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Sheriff Hardwick said investigators identified a suspect early in the investigation as Christian Barrios, 32, and canine units tracked him onto PGA Tour property at TPC Sawgrass.
Sheriff Hardwick said the suspect is a known criminal.
"He is out of prison again on probation, committing another violent felony. Here we are dumping all these resources and families are gonna mourn two people that were shot and killed in a parking lot of Walgreens over domestic violence situation," the sheriff explained.
Authorities say Barrios reportedly made contact with PGA staff, picked up a radio, and may have touched other items before leaving that area.
Authorities believe Barrios later stole a dark-colored BMW that had been reported during a burglary. Nassau County deputies tracked it and used a PIT maneuver and the vehicle crashed into a wood line. St. Johns County officials said the suspect remains at large.
Sheriff Hardwick says no one involved were from St. Johns County.
“This thug is not form St. John’s county, and once again, he’s out committing crimes here,” said the Sheriff.
Sheriff Hardwick said more information will be released later in the morning.
Stay with News4Jax as we continue to follow this developing story.