In Loving Memory of Floyd and Kaylene Allred
KEARNS, Utah — The quiet community of Kearns is mourning a devastating loss after a tragic late-night shooting on Monday, which claimed the lives of 64-year-old Floyd Allred and his 61-year-old wife, Kaylene Allred. What was meant to be an ordinary evening turned into a heart-wrenching nightmare for the family and neighbors on Twilight and Scorpio Drive.
According to the Unified Police Department, officers responded to a call just before 10:30 p.m., finding two adults outside the home with gunshot wounds. The distressing call, placed by Kaylene herself, reported that a weapon inside the home had been used. During the call, shots were heard, and soon after, Kaylene stopped responding. Emergency responders later discovered Floyd and Kaylene deceased inside the residence.
The two adults found outside were identified as Kaylene’s grown children. Both were immediately transported to the hospital and are now listed in stable condition. Authorities have confirmed that Floyd Allred was the only person who fired the weapon that night. Investigators believe the tragic sequence began with Floyd killing his wife, then shooting his stepchildren, before ultimately taking his own life. At the time of the incident, no one else was in the home.
This unimaginable tragedy has left a profound mark on the Allred family and the Kearns community. Friends and neighbors remember Floyd and Kaylene as lifelong pillars of their family—devoted parents, grandparents, and neighbors who were known for their warmth and generosity. Their sudden passing leaves a void that words cannot fully capture.
Kaylene Allred, who courageously reached out for help during the crisis, is remembered for her caring nature and her commitment to her family. Floyd Allred’s life, though ending in tragedy, was interwoven with decades of shared memories with his wife and children.
In moments like this, the community comes together to grieve, to support one another, and to honor the lives that were lost. The hope now is that the surviving children find strength and healing in the love of family and friends, and that Floyd and Kaylene are remembered for the fullness of their lives, not the circumstances of their passing.
A candlelight vigil is being planned by local community members to honor Floyd and Kaylene Allred, offering neighbors, friends, and loved ones a chance to come together, mourn, and celebrate the lives of those taken too soon.
In the wake of such sorrow, the message of remembrance is simple but vital: cherish the moments with your loved ones, reach out in support to those in pain, and honor the memories of those who leave us far too early. Floyd and Kaylene Allred’s legacy will live on in the hearts of their children, their friends, and the Kearns community
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