Christian Barrios, 32, faces first-degree murder charges (among others) in Florida for a jealous rage shooting that killed 46-year-old Melissa Wood and 42-year-old Jason Chatham outside a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra Beach on March 13, 2026.
What Unfolded
- Around 10:30 p.m., Barrios—on probation as a convicted felon—had his mother drive him to the A1A pharmacy, believing Wood (his ex) was cheating.
- He jumped out frantically upon spotting her car, fired multiple shots into it (hitting both victims), then fled on foot.
- Deputies responded to 911 calls; victims died at hospitals. K-9s tracked Barrios to a PGA Tour golf course.
- Next day, he stole a BMW in Nassau County, crashed it, fled on foot, and was arrested.
Charges and Motive
- Charges: Two counts first-degree murder, burglary of occupied dwelling, felon-in-possession of firearm, shooting into conveyance, grand theft auto.
- St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick called it a preventable domestic violence tragedy: “He’s out of prison again on probation, committing another violent felony.”
- Wood’s family denies infidelity; she was helping him and leaves two kids plus a new grandbaby. Chatham’s niece mourned his adventurous spirit. GoFundMe active for Wood’s family.
Florida’s strict domestic violence laws often escalate these to first-degree murder; prior felon status bars gun possession. Sources: St. Johns SO, WJXT, WOKV.
