Saturday, February 14, 2026

19-year-old kills man in Cocoa during attempted robbery

Published on

- Advertisement -

From the Cocoa Police Department:

- Advertisement -

A 19-year-old male is in custody less than 24 hours after he killed a man during an attempted robbery. Kenydrick Anderson, (DOB 05/20/2004) is facing charges of 1st degree murder, attempted robbery with a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a person under age 21. He is currently in the Brevard County Jail without bond.


On Friday, officers responded to the area of Crestview Rd. and Monopoly Lane for reports of a male that had been shot. The male, later identified as Factor Adrian Tejax Curup, 43, was airlifted to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his wounds.

- Advertisement -

Detectives responded to the scene and began interviewing witnesses, and gathering all evidence.

Based on the evidence, detectives quickly identified a suspect, and obtained a search warrant. As a result, the suspect was brought in for questioning and confessed. The firearm believed to have been used in the crime has been recovered.

- Advertisement -

Upcoming Events

More like this

Escaped felon prisoner Eric Jordon Jerry remains at large after fleeing custody near Orlando Health Hospital

MELBOURNE, Fla. Melbourne Police say a man taken into custody on an outstanding warrant...

Two Teens Arrested in Facebook Marketplace Robbery Scheme Targeting iPhone Buyers

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Unit have arrested two teenagers in connection with a...

Police say Tesla app helped track down suspect in West Melbourne strangulation arrest

A West Melbourne man accused of choking and assaulting a domestic partner was located...