BBnaija’s Khafi Kareem has been left grieving after her brother, Alexander, was reportedly shot dead
Alexander Kareem, 20, was reportedly gunned down close to his family home in Shepherd’s Bush, West London.
According to the Scottish Sun, Khafi has been left devastated after learning how her younger brother was shot dead while walking home from a convenience store in the early hours of Monday morning.
Meanwhile, Khafi has not publicly reacted to the incident and she has set her Twitter handle to private.
According to The Sun, late Alexander Kareem screamed out “help me” as he lay dying in the street at 12.40 am.
Passers-by tried to give him CPR before paramedics reached the scene – but Alexander was pronounced dead a short time after.
A Met Police spokesman saiys “Officers from the Specialist Crime Command are investigating and are keeping an open mind as to the motive behind the attack.
“At this stage, there have been no arrests but enquiries are continuing.”
Asked about Alex’s police officer sister, the Met says: “We are not prepared to discuss.”
A friend tells The Sun: “His family is distraught. Alex wouldn’t talk down to anyone – he was friends with everybody.
“They are all good people. His sister Khafi spreads positivity through her YouTube account. She wakes up and prays for people at 7.30 every morning.
“Alex’s brother is trying to get back from Australia to grieve with the rest of his family, his mum is completely devastated.”
The friend also adds: “After leaving school Alex was the same goofy guy – he was always happy – and always had a smile on his face.”
Dozens of colourful bouquets had been left near the scene of the shooting along with a bottle of brandy and a crucifix.
Mourners left tributes, including one photo showing Alexander with classmates with a message reading “You will always be in our hearts”
Very tragic. Rest in peace, Alexander.