Two men died following an apparent murder-suicide at a home on Bronson Lane in Palm Coast, Florida, after deputies responded to an early-morning 911 call reporting an armed man inside the residence.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office identified the men as 34-year-old Jerome Curry of Palm Coast and 28-year-old Andrew Yoder. Investigators said Curry allegedly entered the home, shot Yoder several times and later shot himself as deputies arrived.
A woman and a child who were inside the home escaped safely to a nearby residence before deputies entered the property.
Flagler County Deputies Respond to Palm Coast Shooting
The investigation began shortly after 2 a.m. when the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a woman reporting that an armed man had entered her home and was actively shooting.
According to Chief Deputy Joe Barile, the woman and her child were able to get out of the residence and reach a nearby home while the suspected gunman remained inside.
As deputies approached the property, Curry reportedly came out of the residence.
Authorities said that within seconds, he shot himself. Deputies recovered a firearm at the scene.
Andrew Yoder Found Dead Inside the Home
After securing the area, deputies entered the Bronson Lane residence.
Inside, they found 28-year-old Andrew Yoder suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead.
Investigators allege that Curry had entered the home without permission and shot Yoder before law enforcement arrived.
Curry was transported to a hospital following the self-inflicted gunshot wound but later died.
Authorities described the incident as an apparent murder-suicide.
Deputies Had Been Called to the Property Earlier
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said deputies had responded to the same residence late the previous night following a reported trespassing incident.
According to investigators, Curry allegedly entered the property without permission but left in a vehicle before deputies arrived.
Officers searched nearby neighborhoods and also checked Curry’s apartment but were unable to locate him at that time.
Authorities said Curry later returned to the Bronson Lane home, allegedly burglarized the residence and shot Yoder.
Recent Breakup Was Part of Investigators’ Background Review
During a news briefing, authorities said Curry had recently experienced the end of a relationship.
The sheriff’s office also said Curry had been taken into custody under Florida’s Baker Act on August 13 after allegedly making statements involving self-harm following the breakup.
The Baker Act can allow for an emergency mental-health evaluation under certain circumstances.
However, a previous mental-health crisis does not by itself explain or establish why the shooting occurred. Investigators have not publicly released a complete account of Curry’s motive.
Authorities said deputies had previously encountered Curry on several occasions since 2023, primarily in connection with civil or verbal disputes, but those encounters did not result in criminal charges.
Woman and Child Escaped Without Injury
One of the most significant details from the incident is that the woman who called 911 and the child who was with her managed to escape.
Authorities said they reached a nearby residence while the shooting was still unfolding.
No injuries to either the woman or the child were reported in the sheriff’s public account.
Their identities have not been publicly released, and additional details about their relationship to Yoder or Curry should remain private unless disclosed by authorities.
Investigation Continues Into the Circumstances
Although investigators have characterized the incident as an apparent murder-suicide, law enforcement continues to review what happened before the deaths.
Detectives may examine evidence from the property, 911 communications, witness accounts, previous calls involving those connected to the residence and any available digital or surveillance evidence.
The sheriff’s office has publicly described Curry as the person who shot Yoder and then himself, but some details surrounding the sequence of events and motive remain part of the investigation.
Sheriff Addresses the Fatal Incident
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly described the shooting as a tragic incident affecting multiple families.
He also linked the case to broader concerns about domestic violence and the potential for violence following relationship breakdowns.
Authorities emphasized that emotional distress or anger does not justify violence against another person.
The sheriff’s office also pointed members of the community toward local mental-health resources and the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Respecting the Families and Those Who Survived
Two families are now dealing with the aftermath of a violent and sudden loss.
At the same time, the woman and child who escaped the home may also be coping with the effects of witnessing or being close to a traumatic event.
Because the investigation involves private relationships and potentially sensitive family circumstances, unverified claims about motive, personal disputes or events leading up to the shooting should not be treated as fact.
Information should come from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, official records or authorized family representatives.
What Has Been Confirmed
The following details have been publicly confirmed:
- Two men died following an apparent murder-suicide in Palm Coast.
- The incident occurred at a residence on Bronson Lane.
- The deceased men were identified as 34-year-old Jerome Curry and 28-year-old Andrew Yoder.
- Deputies responded shortly after 2 a.m. following a 911 call about an armed man inside the residence.
- A woman and a child escaped from the home safely.
- Authorities said Yoder suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
- Investigators identified Curry as the alleged shooter.
- Curry suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died at a hospital.
- Deputies had responded to the residence earlier for a reported trespassing incident involving Curry.
What Has Not Been Publicly Announced
At the time of publication, authorities had not fully disclosed:
- A definitive motive for the shooting.
- The complete nature of the relationships among everyone involved.
- The identities of the woman and child who escaped.
- Whether additional evidence changed investigators’ preliminary reconstruction of the incident.
- Complete autopsy or medical-examiner findings.
- Detailed funeral or memorial arrangements for either man.
Those details should not be assumed unless they are later released by investigators, medical authorities or the families.
Palm Coast Community Confronts a Tragic Loss
The deaths of Jerome Curry and Andrew Yoder brought a violent and distressing end to an incident that unfolded within a residential Palm Coast neighborhood.
For investigators, the case involves determining the complete sequence of events surrounding an alleged unlawful entry, a fatal shooting and Curry’s subsequent death.
For the families and people who knew those involved, the impact extends beyond the criminal investigation.
As additional information becomes available, the focus should remain on verified facts, support for those affected and respect for the privacy of the surviving family members.
Disclaimer
This report is based on information released by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and established local news organizations. Authorities have described the deaths of Andrew Yoder and Jerome Curry as an apparent murder-suicide and identified Curry as the alleged shooter. Some details, including the complete motive, private relationship circumstances and full investigative findings, had not been publicly released at the time of publication. This article does not speculate beyond information confirmed by law enforcement.