On July 14, 2023, a shooting at a small shopping plaza at 2410 Avenue D in Fort Pierce left two men dead, including 45-year-old Kenny Lifhred. The attack occurred about 7:40 p.m. outside businesses that include Dixon foodmart, a smoke shop, and a Western Union. Three victims were shot and taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Lifhred and a 51-year-old man died, and a 44-year-old man was listed in critical condition.

Authorities arrested 32-year-old Alah Nawef Shehadeh of Homestead and charged him with two counts of homicide/murder without premeditation and one count of attempted homicide/murder without premeditation. Shehadeh said he worked as a clerk at Fire Deals smoke shop and told investigators seven or eight people rushed into the store, with at least two armed, but surveillance footage showed the victims were not armed. Family and friends mourned Lifhred as a good person who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, and a prayer vigil was held at the scene.

Anyone who was at the plaza that evening or has information about the events leading up to the shooting is asked to come forward.