Florida Woman Accused of Tracking Boyfriend, Shooting Rival in Car

WHO:

Fox News - Katherine Dale Kelly, 24, of Cocoa, Florida, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, firing a gun into a vehicle, and using a firearm while committing a felony, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Fox News - Elijah Baker was Kelly’s boyfriend; she suspected he was cheating on her again.

Fox News - Angel Adenau was the woman in Baker’s vehicle and was struck by the gunshot.

US Magazine - Deputies said Kelly was armed with a pink-and-black Glock.

NY Post - Kelly initially claimed self-defense, then said she shot the other woman to “make a point.”

WHAT:

Fox News - Kelly allegedly tracked Baker to a meeting with Adenau, approached the vehicle, and fired one round through a window, striking Adenau in the left shoulder.

Fox News - After the shooting, Baker drove Adenau to her residence, where emergency assistance was requested; she was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Fox News - Kelly told investigators she was trying to “make a point.” She also claimed self-defense during the investigation.

Fox News - Text messages recovered from Baker’s cellphone showed Kelly accusing him of infidelity and allegedly threatening to shoot someone before the confrontation.

US Magazine - The shooting was described as targeting Baker’s alleged mistress through a car window.

WHERE:

Fox News - The confrontation occurred in Port St. John, Florida. Kelly lived in Cocoa, Florida.

Fox News - Adenau was taken to a local hospital; the article did not name it.

WHEN:

Fox News - Baker reportedly picked up Adenau at approximately 1:20 a.m.; the confrontation was described as occurring in the early hours of Saturday.

Fox News - Kelly’s next court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 24.

WHY:

Fox News - Kelly reportedly believed Baker was cheating on her again and said she wanted to “make a point.”

US Magazine - Deputies said Kelly suspected her boyfriend of cheating.

HOW:

Fox News - Kelly tracked Baker’s location and took an Uber to the area. Baker was driving Kelly’s Volkswagen when he picked up Adenau.

Fox News - Kelly approached the passenger side of the vehicle and fired through its window.

(UPDATED October 28, 2026 23:02 UTC)

Katherine Dale Kelly, 24, of Cocoa, Florida, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and other firearm-related offenses after allegedly shooting Angel Adenau through a car window in Port St. John. Investigators say Kelly tracked her boyfriend, Elijah Baker, to the vehicle, approached the passenger side and fired, striking Adenau in the left shoulder; Baker drove her to a residence, and she was taken to a hospital for treatment. Kelly reportedly suspected Baker was cheating and told investigators she wanted to “make a point,” though she also claimed self-defense; her next court hearing is scheduled for Nov.