The shooting occurred in the Edgemoor neighborhood near Rysing Drive; two people were struck by gunfire that morning. Alexis was pronounced dead at the scene. A 19-year-old man was also shot and taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Family members described Alexis as joyful, funny, and someone who loved to sing and dance and lift up those around her, especially her mother. New Castle County detectives treated the incident as an active homicide investigation but did not publicly identify any suspect or describe the relationship between the two victims in early reports. Anyone with information or video connected to the shooting is asked to contact Detective Jeffrey Sendek or submit tips through New Castle County police tip channels.