Kirvyn Alexander, 28, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of April 7, 2019, at the Hitching Post Club at 1902 East Broadway in Lubbock, Texas. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Born June 8, 1990, to Ralph and Shelia Alexander, Kirvyn graduated from Estacado High School, worked for Scott’s Manufacturing, and is survived by his son Ryan Alexander and several siblings.

The Lubbock Police Department identified a 38-year-old man, Steven Sanders, as the suspect and arrested him shortly after the incident; Sanders was charged with Kirvyn’s murder. Reports say the shooting followed an altercation at the nightclub. The death prompted widespread grief in the family and discussions in the community about violence and safety.

If anyone who knew Kirvyn or who witnessed the events that night has information, please come forward to assist the ongoing case.