Two brothers were found shot to death inside a Largo home on February 16, 2024. James McKinley Barber Sr., 61, of Largo, and his brother Wesley Barber, 62, of Kentucky, were discovered by family members after both missed a planned family vacation and could not be reached. Deputies reported blood coming from under the front door and both men had been shot multiple times.

Investigators identified James McKinley Barber Jr., 28, as the suspect. Surveillance camera audio captured multiple gunshots just after 6 a.m., followed by a subject, identified as James Jr., yelling expletives. He fled the scene but was arrested on February 17, 2024, and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The family had expressed concerns about his mental health history and the presence of a gun in the house.

The investigation remains ongoing and the victims’ next of kin have been notified. Does anyone have information about the Barbers or the events at the Smoketree Court residence that could help investigators?