Maurice Emmanuel Webster, 22, was shot to death on May 17, 2019, at the Hargrove Street Apartments on Hargrove Street in Beckley, West Virginia. His death was confirmed shortly after the shooting, which became the subject of a homicide investigation by local law enforcement.

Investigators identified a primary suspect and an arrest warrant was issued for Jalen Malik Alexander, 24, of Beckley. Alexander was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Webster’s death, and police efforts were focused on locating and apprehending him.

The case drew significant attention in the Beckley community as investigators pursued charges in the fatal shooting.