A gunman shot dead two people in a Walgreens car park situated close to the Players Championship venue in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on Friday evening before fleeing onto the TPC Sawgrass golf course.
St Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick identified the suspect as Christian Barrios, who allegedly fired multiple shots at the victims at approximately 10:30pm local time.
The sheriff described the incident as a domestic violence situation.
The pharmacy is positioned roughly a mile from the prestigious golf tournament's grounds.
Police launched an extensive manhunt for Barrios, who celebrated his 32nd birthday on Saturday.
Authorities later confirmed they apprehended Barrios at around 8am on Saturday morning, bringing the manhunt to a close.
Tournament organisers responded to the unfolding situation by pushing back spectator entry for Saturday's third round, with gates remaining closed until 9am.
The PGA attributed this decision to "operational considerations" stemming from the overnight incident.
A gunman shot dead two people in a Walgreens car park situated close to the Players Championship venue in Ponte Vedra Beach
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Sheriff Hardwick said Police dog units tracked Barrios as he made his way across the TPC Sawgrass course during the overnight hours.
He described the suspect picking up a PGA Tour radio before discarding it as he continued to evade authorities.
Barrios subsequently stole a black BMW and headed north towards Nassau County, situated approximately an hour's drive from the golf venue in Florida's far northeastern corner, the sheriff added.
Officers from Nassau County recall chasing the vehicle and forcing the BMW off the road, causing it to crash into woodland.
Police launched an extensive manhunt for the suspect, Barrios
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Barrios was then arrested on foot and remains in custody.
Both victims died in the hospital.
Nassau County officials released a photo of Barrios during the manhunt and urged residents to exercise caution.
The alert read: "Residents in the area of CR 108 and Middle Road are asked to lock their doors and stay inside. If you see this individual or anything suspicious, do not approach, and call 911."
Hardwick said Barrios had a long criminal history.
He also confirmed that he knew the victims.
Hardwick said: "His criminal history is embarrassing. It makes me sick to my stomach."
He added that Barrios was out of prison on probation.
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