Stunned neighbors and friends gathered outside of Brady & Fox the evening of Aug. 28, 2024, looking on as yellow police tape stretched across the restaurant’s entrance at 63rd Street and Rockhill Road. Some wanted to share stories of the man they knew, while others stood in shocked silence.
Shaun Brady, the acclaimed 44-year-old Irish-born chef, had been taking out trash at his restaurant during a Wednesday evening rush hour when teenagers tried to steal his car.
Brady, who was unarmed, confronted them. Shots were fired, killing Brady. Seven 9mm shell casings would be found in the parking lot…