Norman Eugene Schober II, a 64-year-old white male from Clermont, Florida, tragically lost his life on September 23, 2020. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and heartbreaking. On that fateful evening, Schober's estranged son-in-law, Jeffrey Storey, 39, drove his truck into Schober's home on Windchime Circle. Storey then entered the house and fatally shot Schober before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide.
The incident unfolded around 7 p.m.
when Storey crashed his vehicle into the front of Schober's residence. Witnesses initially thought the driver was intoxicated, but the situation quickly escalated as gunshots rang out. Storey, armed with an automatic weapon, confronted Schober inside the house. Schober sustained gunshot wounds to his leg and abdomen, and despite the efforts of his family and first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Storey's actions were reportedly driven by a tumultuous relationship with his wife, who had recently filed for divorce and sought a restraining order against him due to allegations of domestic abuse. On the night of the incident, Storey's wife and their infant daughter were staying at Schober's home. They managed to escape through a window during the chaos, avoiding physical harm.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office conducted a thorough investigation into the murder-suicide. Deputies arrived to find Storey's body on the front lawn with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and an automatic weapon lying across his stomach. Inside the house, they discovered Schober's lifeless body in the kitchen. The investigation confirmed that Storey acted alone in the attack, and no other suspects were involved.
This tragic event left the Schober family and the Clermont community in mourning. Norman Eugene Schober II was remembered as a kind and loving individual, deeply missed by his family and friends. The incident highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help and protection in such situations.
