A single rampage in Palm Bay, Florida on January 28, 2024 left four people dead, including 69-year-old Sally Joan Hoeffner. The sequence began with a domestic disturbance at the home of Brandon Kapas and his grandfather, William Kapas; Brandon Kapas, 24, shot and killed his grandfather and then went to the home of retired Catholic priest Father Robert Bob Hoeffner and his sister Sally. Both Father Hoeffner and Sally were found dead at that residence, and the homicides have been attributed to Kapas.

Palm Bay officers were called to the initial disturbance and pursued Kapas as he fled to nearby homes. During the pursuit two rounds of gunfire wounded two officers; both suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Officers later fired multiple rounds at Kapas, killing him. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement assisted Palm Bay detectives, who are questioning witnesses to determine the connection between Kapas and the victims.

Father Hoeffner had retired in 2016 from St. Joseph Catholic Community and was well known in the area; Bishop John Noonan issued a statement mourning the losses. If anyone knew Sally Hoeffner or has information about her movements or connections in Palm Bay on or before January 28, 2024, please come forward.