Tyler Neil Alexander was just 19 years old. Late Sunday night, his life ended inside the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer, Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity after he was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene at about 11:03 p.m.
The shooting happened inside the massive distribution facility in western Jefferson County. Emergency calls came in late Sunday reporting gunfire inside the building. When first responders arrived, they found Alexander suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to help him, he died there.
So far, authorities are keeping details close. Police have not said where inside the facility the shooting occurred. They have also not explained what led up to the gunfire. There is no public information about a suspect, and no arrests have been announced.
The Bessemer Police Department is leading the investigation. Officers say the case is still in its early stages. Detectives are expected to review surveillance video, speak with witnesses, and study forensic evidence gathered from the scene.
It remains unclear whether Alexander was working at the time of the shooting. Police have not confirmed if the incident happened during a shift change or whether it involved employees. Investigators also have not said if the shooting was targeted or random.
The Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer is one of the largest employers in the area. It runs day and night and employs thousands of workers across multiple shifts. The facility sits near major transportation routes and plays a major role in moving goods across the Birmingham metro area and beyond.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed that an autopsy will be performed as part of standard procedure. The official cause and manner of death will be released after that examination is complete.
As of Monday, Amazon had not issued a public statement about the shooting. It is not known whether operations were paused or what security measures were in place at the time of the incident.
Police are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information about what happened inside the facility late Sunday night is urged to contact the Bessemer Police Department. Investigators say even small details could matter as they work to piece together Tyler Alexander’s final moments.
