Gregory Thomas Bradford, 44, was fatally shot outside his exporting business in the 1600 block of SW 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on January 16, 2025. Witnesses said they saw Bradford exit his shop, heard gunshots shortly after, and surveillance footage captured him approaching a white vehicle and speaking with its occupant. A second vehicle then arrived and two suspects armed with semi-automatic weapons got out and fired multiple shots. Bradford tried to run but collapsed and died at the scene.

Authorities have called the attack a targeted shooting. Witnesses reported a faded maroon Hyundai sedan speeding away from the scene. Bradford, known as Lurch, was originally from the Bahamas and had lived for many years in Grand Bahama before being deported to the United States in 2005 after a separate shooting incident at the Grand Bahama International Airport. Friends described him as generous and friendly. No arrests have been announced; the Fort Lauderdale Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Bradford or saw the vehicles or activity near SW 3rd Avenue that day, please share what you know with investigators.