Christopher Black, 34, of Navarre, Florida, was shot and killed on July 13, 2019, at a home on Blackstone Road in Mary Esther. Deputies found him bleeding under a carport; he was taken to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and pronounced dead. An autopsy determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound.

Investigators say the shooting followed a confrontation with 31-year-old Eugene Bradley of Mary Esther, who allegedly confronted Black after seeing him talk to Bradley’s girlfriend. The encounter turned physical and Bradley shot Black three times; Bradley was also struck in the left arm and another man was wounded but survived. Witnesses reported both men had been smoking methamphetamine before the incident.

Bradley was later arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murder; the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating. If anyone knew Christopher, was present that morning, or has information about the confrontation, please come forward.