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Man found, arrested in Largo double homicide

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Posted at 10:25 PM, Feb 16, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-17 15:41:45-05

LARGO, Fla. — A man wanted for a double homicide in Largo was arrested on Saturday.

James McKinley Barber, Jr., 28, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Barber, Jr. was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

The Pinellas Sheriff's Office was searching for Barber, Jr., for the double homicide at the 7900 block of Smoketree Court.

Officials said the incident appeared domestic in nature, and they didn't believe Barber Jr. was a threat to the public.

The investigation is ongoing. No other information was made available.