Crime & Safety

Suspect In Largo Double Homicide Arrested In Hillsborough County: Cops

Authorities were searching for James McKinley Barber Jr. after he was identified as a suspect in a homicide at Pinellas County home.

Authorities on Saturday arrested James McKinley Barber Jr. and charged him with murder in connection with a double homicide in Largo, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities on Saturday arrested James McKinley Barber Jr. and charged him with murder in connection with a double homicide in Largo, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Authorities on Saturday arrested a man and charged him with murder in connection with a double homicide in Largo, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

On Friday, authorities said they were searching for James McKinley Barber Jr. after he was identified as a suspect in a homicide at 7981 Smoketree Ct. in unincorporated Largo.

Authorities have not released details about the killings or the identities of the victims; however, deputies said the incident appeared to be domestic.

Find out what's happening in Largofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

On Saturday, Hillsborough County deputies arrested Barber on two counts of first-degree murder.

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation should contact authorities at 727-582-6200.

Find out what's happening in Largofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Largo