Travelle St. John Alexander, a 40-year-old resident of San Bernardino, California, was tragically killed on September 21, 2014. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at an apartment complex located in the 300 block of South San Felipe Road. Police responded to a shots fired call at approximately 2:24 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Alexander with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Dwayne Dowd Jr., a 29-year-old man from Rialto, California. Dowd was apprehended at the same apartment complex where the shooting took place, just hours after the incident. He was subsequently booked on suspicion of murder at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino. Authorities indicated that the shooting appeared to be gang-related, a common issue in the area that has contributed to a significant number of violent crimes.
The case of Travelle St. John Alexander's death highlights the ongoing struggle with gang violence in San Bernardino. The police department urged anyone with additional information to come forward, emphasizing the community's role in solving such crimes. Detective Bill Flesher and Sergeant Gary Robertson were specifically mentioned as contacts for tips related to the case.
This tragic event marked Alexander as the 37th homicide victim in San Bernardino for the year 2014, underscoring the city's challenges with violent crime. The arrest of Dowd provided some measure of progress in the investigation, but it also highlighted the broader issues of gang activity and public safety in the region. The case continued to be a point of focus for local law enforcement as they worked to address the root causes of such violence and prevent future incidents.
