On August 26, 2023, Alexandria Alex Johnson, a 30-year-old Black / African American mother and bartender, was killed while working at Sloppy Chops on West McNichols Road near Littlefield Street in Detroit. A chaotic altercation outside the restaurant erupted into a shoot-out around midnight, and a stray round pierced the restaurant window, striking Johnson in the head as she worked. Two men who were involved in the street exchange were also wounded and reported to be in stable condition.

Johnson was described as warm, outgoing, and devoted to her family, with hospitality experience and hopes of opening her own business. Detroit Police homicide detectives investigated the scene and appealed for information; no arrests or named suspects had been announced in the aftermath. If anyone saw the altercation or has information about the shooters, please come forward to assist the investigation.