Allen Bruce Alexander, a 55-year-old man from Statesville, North Carolina, was found dead on August 18, 2020. His body was discovered at a homeless camp located in a wooded area off I-40 westbound near exit 148. The Statesville Police Department responded to a call for shots fired in the area at approximately 2:50 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located the body of Allen Bruce Alexander.
After speaking with witnesses in the area, police arrested 68-year-old George Charles Henry White III of Statesville. The suspect and the victim were known to each other, and the incident appeared to be the result of a dispute.
The investigation revealed that Allen Bruce Alexander had been fatally shot. The Statesville Police Department continued their investigation, gathering information from witnesses and the suspect. The case was classified as a homicide, and George Charles Henry White III was charged with the murder of Allen Bruce Alexander. This incident marked the fourth homicide in Statesville in 2020.
The tragic death of Allen Bruce Alexander highlights the ongoing issues faced by the homeless community in Statesville. The investigation into his death brought attention to the challenges and dangers that individuals in such vulnerable situations face. The Statesville Police Department urged anyone with additional information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
