Thomas James Alexander III was 24 and living in Fort Pierce, Florida, when he was shot to death following a brief confrontation on May 24, 2013. He was born in West Palm Beach, spent most of his life in St. Lucie County, worked as a truss builder at East Coast Lumber, graduated Port St. Lucie High School Class of 2008, and attended Northside Church Fellowship. He was survived by his fiancée Amber Ashley, daughters Kalia and Anya Alexander, his mother Leola Olivier, and stepfather Thomas Alexander Jr.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene but initially had limited details about the confrontation that led to the fatal shooting. No immediate arrests or suspects were identified in the aftermath, and investigators publicly sought information and leads as the case remained unresolved. The family has continued to mourn and press for answers.

If anyone knew Thomas or has information about the shooting on May 24, 2013, please come forward with what you know.