On a Tuesday afternoon in Trenton, New Jersey, the life of Joel Alexander was cut short. On December 8, 2020, in the first block of Chase Street, gunfire erupted, and when police and emergency medical personnel arrived around 3:30 p.m., they found a man lying in the street, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The victim was identified as Joel Alexander, a 49-year-old male resident of Trenton.
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Joel Nathaniel Alexander had made Trenton his home since he was sixteen years old. He was a man of many talents, known for his ability to repair almost anything and for his passion for cooking. This passion extended to his community, as he had a contractual agreement to prepare Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homeless. He was a father to two daughters and a grandfather. His death was a sudden and violent end to a life that had touched many.
The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation into the shooting death of Joel Alexander. To date, no arrests have been announced in connection with the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest, hoping to bring closure to a family and community mourning a significant loss. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation.
