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Manhunt for Suspect in Fatal Shooting Delays Opening Gates at Players Championship

The suspect, Christian Barrios, fled onto TPC Sawgrass after fatally shooting two people nearby, prompting a manhunt and a 90-minute delay to fan entry, officials said.

  • A man shot and killed two people in a parking lot near a golf course and then escaped onto the course, leading to a delay in opening gates for a tournament.
  • The suspect, identified as Christian Barrios, 32, had a long criminal history and knew the victims, who were shot multiple times in a domestic violence situation.
  • Barrios allegedly stole a car, crashed it after a pursuit, and reportedly made contact with golf staff, picking up a radio before fleeing.
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A two-dead shooting near the location of the Player's Championship in Florida has led to great excitement and concern among the organizers of the traditional golf tournament! At a distance of just 1.6 kilometres to the TPC Sawgrass of Ponte Vedra Beach, two people were shot in a parking lot – and the alleged perpetrator then fled to the golf course grounds ... As US media reports, the suspect has come across the tournament's employees there and …

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First Coast broke the news in Jacksonville, United States on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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