Walgreens Shooting Near Tpc Sawgrass Leaves The Players Spectators Delayed and Suspect Captured
Spectators were delayed entering the PGA Tour event after a fatal shooting near tpc sawgrass on Friday evening that left two people dead and prompted a multi-jurisdictional manhunt that ended with an arrest the following morning.
Shooting, pursuit and arrest
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a shooting occurred at about 10: 30 pm on Friday in the parking lot of a Walgreens less than a mile from the golf course. Two people were shot multiple times, transported to hospitals and later died.
Investigators identified a suspect early in the inquiry and tracked the individual onto PGA Tour property at Tpc Sawgrass using K-9 units. The suspect is understood to have fled on foot, then is believed to have stolen a vehicle and driven out of the county. The pursuit culminated in Nassau County around 8: 00 am ET when deputies used a PIT maneuver and took the vehicle off the road; the suspect was taken into custody shortly thereafter.
Operational response at Tpc Sawgrass and event adjustments
Organizers delayed gates for the third round, announcing they would open at 9: 00 am ET. Tee times remained as scheduled and on-course hospitality venues were set to open at 11: 00 am ET. Event they were coordinating closely with local law enforcement while continuing play that morning.
Play on the course proceeded with early starters in place, and the adjusted gate times were described as an operational decision made in consultation with sheriff’s deputies.
Investigative details and charges
St. Johns County law enforcement stated investigators tied the suspect to a domestic violence incident in the Walgreens parking lot. The sheriff noted the suspect made contact with some employees at the golf venue and picked up a radio believed to belong to the PGA Tour before leaving it behind; K-9 units used the item to follow a scent onto the course.
The individual arrested faces multiple felony counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, burglary of an occupied dwelling, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, shooting into a conveyance and grand theft of a motor vehicle. Officials also described the suspect as known to police and on probation at the time of the incident.
Community impact and what remains unsettled
The shooting occurred near a major sporting event, prompting heightened security activity and a temporary disruption for fans arriving that morning. Local authorities have emphasized that details are still being developed and that the investigation remains active. Officials asked the public to avoid the immediate area while investigators worked on the scene and followed leads.
At this stage, investigators have outlined a sequence of events linking the parking-lot shooting to the subsequent presence of the suspect on PGA property and the later vehicle pursuit into Nassau County, but some operational and evidentiary details remain under investigation and have not been fully disclosed.
The arrests and event adjustments left organizers and law enforcement focused on supporting victims’ families and ensuring the safety of attendees while the criminal case moves forward. Further public updates were promised as investigators complete their work and charges progress through the legal system.
