Nelsonne Alezie, a 42-year-old man, was found dead on the morning of March 26, 2025, in suburban West Palm Beach, Florida. His body was discovered along Cherry Road, just off Military Trail, near Palm Beach International Airport. Authorities from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene shortly before 10:30 a.m. and determined that Alezie had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
Preliminary investigations suggested that the attack was targeted, though officials did not immediately disclose a motive.
The following day, March 27, 2025, PBSO announced the arrest of 23-year-old Kelly Louis in connection with Alezie’s death. Louis, a resident of suburban West Palm Beach, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm. He was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail and was scheduled to make his first court appearance on March 28, 2025. Authorities did not provide a current address for Alezie, but court records indicated that he had previously lived in suburban West Palm Beach.
Investigators have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or any potential relationship between Alezie and Louis. The sheriff’s office continues to seek additional information and has urged members of the public to come forward with any relevant leads. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County.
At this time, no further details regarding litigation, additional suspects, or ongoing legal proceedings have been made public. The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the full scope of events surrounding Alezie’s death.
