St. Johns County, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in the Entrada subdivision off County Road 207 as it was discovered that Shawn Yarbrough, a lieutenant at the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department, took the life of his wife, Andrea Nicole Yarbrough, before ending his own. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the devastating murder-suicide, with Shawn’s death ruled as a suicide and Andrea’s death labeled as a homicide.
The couple, who had four young children together, were described by neighbors as a typical, nice family. The shocking event left the community in disbelief, with one neighbor expressing utter shock at the tragedy, stating that there were no apparent signs of domestic troubles prior to the incident.
Dr. Wendolyn Sneed, the Chief Medical Examiner, revealed that Andrea’s cause of death was a gunshot wound, classified as a homicide, while Shawn’s gunshot wound was determined to be self-inflicted. Prior to the tragedy, Andrea worked as a financial manager at Graybar in Jacksonville, starting her career there in 2019.
The fire chief of Shawn Yarbrough’s department issued a statement expressing profound sadness and offering condolences to the families and friends affected by the heartbreaking event. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident to piece together the events leading to the devastating outcome.
On social media, Shawn Yarbrough appeared as a typical family man, sharing moments with his wife and children. Less than two weeks prior to the incident, he posted a picture with his wife captioned, “Sometimes we dress up,” portraying a seemingly happy and normal life. In another post, he praised his wife for their children’s academic achievements, highlighting her dedication to their success.
The community remains stunned by the tragedy, grappling with the loss of two lives and the impact on the children left behind. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murder-suicide is ongoing as authorities work to uncover the events that led to the shocking outcome in a seemingly ordinary family.