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19-Year-Old Amazon Worker Fatally Shot in Bessemer Warehouse Parking Lot

Police continue the investigation with no arrests.

Overview

  • The Jefferson County coroner identified the victim as Tyler Neil Alexander, 19.
  • Officers found Alexander shot around 10:40 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot off Powder Plant Road, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Bessemer police said they are investigating whether any suspect was an employee of the facility.
  • Amazon said it is cooperating with investigators and described the shooting as a tragic and senseless act of violence.
  • The company canceled the remaining Sunday shift and Monday shifts, sent employees home with pay, and made counseling available.