Lejon Alexandre

Lejon Pierre Alexandre, a 32-year-old Black man known for his outgoing and positive nature, was building a life full of promise and ambition. A graduate of Gratz High School, he was remembered by loved ones as a loving, kind, and incredible young man who was always ready to listen. His family affectionately called him "1 Mann the Haitian Jamaican sensation," a nod to his heritage and charismatic personality. Lejon had recently earned his Commercial Driver's License, an accomplishment that brought him immense pride and happiness. He was working for FDR CORP and had even established his own LLC, "The Middlemen," with dreams of launching his own trucking company. A loving uncle and godfather to his goddaughters, Daikon and Teagan, his life was tragically cut short before his entrepreneurial aspirations could be fully realized.

The morning of Thursday, October 12, 2023, turned tragic in Philadelphia's Logan section. At approximately 8:53 a.m., gunfire erupted on the 200 block of West Ashdale Street. Philadelphia Police officers, who were serving a search warrant on an unrelated case just two blocks away, heard the shots and rushed to the scene. They discovered Lejon unresponsive in the street, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Emergency responders transported him to Albert Einstein Medical Center, but his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead.

The violence of that morning did not spare others. A 56-year-old man, the driver of a Metro Fleet Bus transporting elderly community members, was also struck by the gunfire. A bullet shattered the driver's side window and hit him in the upper body. He was taken to the hospital and was listed in stable condition. While shaken, the passengers on the bus were not physically harmed. The indiscriminate nature of the shooting sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, highlighting the pervasive issue of gun violence in the city.

The Philadelphia Police Department launched an immediate and intensive investigation into the double shooting. Detectives from the 35th District began canvassing the area for evidence, seeking witnesses and any available surveillance footage that might have captured the incident or the moments leading up to it. Despite their efforts, the person or persons responsible for Lejon's death have not been identified, and no arrests have been made in the case. The motive for the shooting remains unclear to the public.

In the years following his death, Lejon's family continues to grapple with their profound loss while holding onto hope for justice. His mother, Judith Wilson, has spoken of her daily pain, stating, "I hurt every day, I hurt every single day... It's two years, two years, two years, I'm still at day one." In a direct plea to her son's killer, she has urged them to "Just do the right thing, and turn yourself in and at least let there be closure." The family's grief was shared publicly at a viewing held on November 9, 2023, at McCafferty Sweeney Funeral Home, followed by a burial at Magnolia Cemetery.

As of December 2025, the investigation into Lejon Alexandre's murder remains open and active. His family continues their quest for answers and accountability, determined to see justice served for the man they loved. The Citizens Crime Commission is offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for this homicide. The Philadelphia Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward and contact the anonymous tip line at 215-546-8477.