Wylil Alexander

Wylil Alexander, a 23-year-old Black woman from Clarksville, Tennessee, was a beloved figure who cherished her family, friends, children, and animals. In her free time, she enjoyed drawing, listening to music, and spending time with her loved ones. After her death, her legacy continued through organ donation; her kidneys, liver, and heart saved the lives of four people in four different states.

On the afternoon of June 4, 2023, Alexander had a scheduled meeting with two teenagers in the 1200 block of Parkway Place in Clarksville. At approximately 1:15 p.m., following a brief discussion with the teens, Alexander attempted to flee in her red sedan. As she tried to drive away, she was shot. Her vehicle then crashed into a dumpster at a nearby apartment complex. First responders found her with a gunshot wound and she was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Nashville.

Homicide detectives with the Clarksville Police Department quickly identified two suspects: a 14-year-old boy and 16-year-old O’Jarrion Griffin. Despite medical efforts, Alexander succumbed to her injuries on June 6, 2023. The investigation moved forward swiftly, and authorities worked to bring the suspects into custody.

The 14-year-old was arrested without incident the day after the shooting, on June 5. Griffin remained at large for several days, but police apprehended him on June 11, 2023. Griffin was charged with first-degree murder for his role in Alexander’s death. On August 7, 2025, O'Jarrion Griffin, then 18 years old, pleaded guilty to the charge of second-degree murder in perpetration of a felony. The case was resolved with this plea as of August 2025.