With profound sadness, family, friends, and members of the Milford community are mourning the tragic loss of Jessica Bradley, 38, and Brooks Bradley, 43, following a devastating incident at their home in the Sugar Maple Farms community.
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers responded around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, to the 7000 block of Sugar Maple Drive after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported that he had killed his wife before ending the call.
Authorities said dispatchers and responding troopers made several attempts to establish contact, but those efforts were unsuccessful. Members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team later entered the residence, where they discovered Jessica Bradley with a fatal gunshot wound and Brooks Bradley suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Both were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The heartbreaking incident has left loved ones and the community facing a profound sense of grief. Family and friends are now mourning the loss of two lives while trying to process the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
As investigators continue their work, authorities are carefully reviewing evidence and gathering information to understand what led to the events inside the home. The investigation remains active, and additional details may be released as they become available.
The loss of Jessica and Brooks has brought sorrow to those who knew them and to the wider community affected by the tragedy. During this difficult time, loved ones are coming together to remember, support one another, and navigate the pain of an unexpected loss.
The community extends heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking incident. May those grieving find strength, comfort, and support in the days ahead as they remember the lives of Jessica Bradley and Brooks Bradley.
