BESSEMER, AL — A 19‑year‑old Amazon employee was shot and killed Sunday night in the parking lot of the company’s fulfillment center on Powder Plant Road, sending shockwaves through the Birmingham‑area workforce.
Police identified the victim as Tyler Neil Alexander of Birmingham, who was found suffering from gunshot wounds around 10:40 p.m. on January 18, 2026. Despite efforts by first responders, Alexander was pronounced dead shortly after 11 p.m., according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. His death has been officially ruled a homicide, the result of injuries sustained in what authorities described as a reported assault.
Investigators confirmed Alexander was an employee at the Bessemer warehouse but said it remains unclear whether the suspects involved were coworkers. As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made, and detectives continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Amazon released a statement through spokesperson Sam Stephenson, expressing grief and solidarity with employees:
“We’re deeply saddened by this tragic and senseless act of violence and are focused on supporting our employees during this time. We’re working with the Bessemer Police Department in their active investigation.”
In response to the incident, Amazon canceled the remainder of the overnight shift and Monday’s day shift, sending workers home with pay. The company also announced that counseling resources would be made available to employees affected by the tragedy.
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