Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide in Jefferson City

Authorities have captured a man charged with killing two people in Jefferson City.

Police said in a news release that 27-year-old Brandon Rapier was arrested Thursday after he was spotted coming out of a wooded area at a park. The release said he was hurt and was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he is listed in fair condition.

Rapier is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 27-year-old Ciera Kolb and 27-year-old Micah Hall. They were attacked Wednesday night outside a residence and later died.

The release says that it appears a "sharp object" was used in the attack. The object hasn't yet been located.

Rapier was recently released from prison after being convicted of stabbing a person in 2014.