Seventeen-year-old Brandon Gordon was found dead on a pedestrian bridge in Miami Gardens on February 5, 2024. His body was discovered under the bridge near his bicycle at Northwest 29th Avenue and 167th Street, which crosses over the Palmetto Expressway near Golden Glades Elementary School. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 7 a.m. and located Gordon with a gunshot wound; paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Brandon lived with his mother in Miramar and attended Everglades High School. His father, Dorance Gordon, called him the sweetest kid, and his grandmother, Elba Fenwick, said he was a good grandson who often spent weekends with her. The Miami Gardens Police are investigating but have not released a motive or a description of a shooter; flyers have been distributed and authorities have asked the public to call Miami Gardens Police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477), with a possible reward of up to $5,000 for helpful information. The family has shared photographs and memories and is seeking justice and answers.

If anyone knew Brandon, saw him that morning, or has information about what happened on the bridge, please contact the Miami Gardens Police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers.