Police investigating murder-suicide at New Year's Eve gathering By FOX 35 News Staff Published Generic image of police lights. PALM BAY, Fla. - Police said that they are investigating a murder-suicide after a man apparently shot his wife and himself at a New Year's Eve gathering in Brevard County. The Palm Bay Police Department said that they are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at about 3:45 a.m. on Friday on Saladino Street. They found that 51-year-old Kevin Schmitt fatally shot his fiancé, 50-year-old Karen Cloyd. They said that their investigation revealed that Schmitt began shooting guests during a New Year's Eve gathering at the residence. One of the rounds struck Cloyd. When officers arrived at the scene, they found that Schmitt was also suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other injuries were reported.