On February 22 at 10:32 a.m., Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a 911 call requesting a welfare check in the 7000 block of Tides Circle, Sarasota. The call was made by an individual who was concerned for a friend who had called that day making unusual and worrying statements.
When deputies arrived, they observed two injured people inside the residence. Deputies entered and discovered Lily Z. Yard, A/F, DOB: 6/21/98, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Jordan M. Rouff, W/M, DOB: 9/27/85, was still alive with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Section found that Rouff and Yard had an on-again off-again relationship and had recently moved in together. Next of kin have been notified. This investigation is ongoing.