On July 24, 2017, 14-year-old Cyncere Alexander was found deceased in his father's apartment at the Pleasant Pointe Apartments on Green Mountain Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. His father, Chris Alexander, discovered his son's body after being called to the apartment by one of his other sons, who initially thought Cyncere had been beaten. Upon arrival, Chris realized his son had been shot.
In the aftermath of the murder, the Little Rock Police Department initiated an extensive investigation. The case remained unsolved for nearly a year, with authorities seeking information from the public. During this period, Chris Alexander, a former gang member turned community activist, pleaded for leads, emphasizing the need for justice for his son.
On July 12, 2018, the police announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with Cyncere Alexander's death. Keterrioun Chandler, 20, of North Little Rock, turned himself in to authorities and was charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery. The other three suspects—Tyler Jackson, 19, of Conway; Machita Mitchell, 42, of Little Rock; and Kenwan Sherrod, 21, of Little Rock—were already in custody on unrelated charges at the time of their arrest. Jackson was also known for his involvement in a mass shooting at the Power Ultra Lounge in Little Rock, which occurred in July 2017 and left 28 people injured.
The arrests brought a sense of relief to the community and to Cyncere's family, who had been seeking justice for his untimely death. While the specific motives behind the murder were not immediately disclosed, the apprehension of the suspects marked a significant development in the case. The investigation underscored the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies and the community in addressing violent crimes and seeking justice for victims.
