Anthony Alexander Jr. was a 17-year-old junior at Academy Park High School from Collingdale, Pennsylvania. In February 2022 he rescued three children who fell through ice at Collingdale Park and was slated to receive a Young Hero Award. Family described him as having a good heart, an infectious smile, and interests in football, basketball, karate and a dream of joining the Marine Corps.

The fatal shooting happened on Sunday, January 29, 2023, inside an apartment on the 2400 block of Marshall Road in Upper Darby. Anthony was at a gathering of teenagers reportedly to watch an Eagles playoff game. Witnesses streamed on Instagram Live while two handguns were passed around. According to investigators, 16-year-old Diamire Hickman was holding a Glock-style handgun and later told police he put his hand on the trigger a teeny bit, causing the gun to fire. A single bullet struck Anthony in the face; he was found on a living-room couch and pronounced dead at the scene.

Surveillance footage showed Hickman fleeing the scene, hopping a fence and concealing a handgun. He turned himself in the next day and admitted in an interview that he did not realize a round was in the chamber.

If anyone at the gathering or with information about the events that evening can help clarify what happened, please share what is known.