This archive report was first published on 13 June 2020.
Khafi Kareem, a 29-year-old police officer and former Big Brother Naija star, is grappling with the devastating loss of her 20-year-old brother Alexander Kareem, who was tragically shot dead in West London on June 8, 2020.
According to reports, Alexander was walking home on Askew Road at around 12:40am after visiting a shop close to his family home in Shepherd's Bush when he was fatally shot in the chest and abdomen by an unidentified person driving a white Range Rover Evoque.
The Range Rover was later found abandoned and burnt out three miles away in Acton, a large residential suburb within West London in Ealing. Despite an ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made.
Det Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley stated, 'We are determined to bring those responsible for this unnecessary and terrifying violence to justice. We continue to appeal for witnesses who may have seen or heard what happened to come forward. The white Range Rover seen in the area and later found burned out is also a key part of the investigation.'
As news of the tragic incident spread, Khafi took to social media to plead for prayers, while a family friend shared that Alexander's sister Khafi spreads positivity through her YouTube account and wakes up every morning at 7:30 to pray for people.
Inspector Jolly added, 'Alexander was just 20-years-old when his life came to an end in such a tragic way. We are determined to bring those responsible for this unnecessary and terrifying violence to justice. His family are truly devastated and ask that their privacy is respected while they come to terms with their loss.'
