Aaron Jerome Swift, 23, was found dead on July 16, 2020, at the entrance of Palmetto Woods Development off Palmetto Avenue in Bedford. He had multiple gunshot wounds and, despite first aid from officers, was pronounced dead at the scene by Bedford Fire and EMS. The medical examiner and agents from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded.

Investigators determined the shooting was not random and believed Swift knew his attacker. Twenty-two-year-old James Claytor turned himself in on July 20, 2020, with an attorney present and was wanted in connection with the shooting. The Bedford Police Department continued investigating the relationship between Swift and Claytor and the motive behind the killing.

Anyone who knew Aaron, his routines, or who has information about his relationship with James Claytor is asked to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.