COLUMBIA, SC – A young college student visiting friends in South Carolina was tragically shot and killed in what authorities are describing as a random act of violence. The incident has left her family devastated and searching for answers, while raising questions about the suspect’s criminal history and why he was not already in custody.
The suspect, 30-year-old Alexander Dickey, allegedly broke into a home in Columbia over the weekend. After robbing the first house, he reportedly moved to a second location where he encountered 22-year-old Logan, shooting her fatally in the chest. Police have identified Dickey as a career criminal with a staggering record of 40 arrests over the past decade, primarily for car theft and burglary.
Authorities have been vocal about their frustration with the system that allowed Dickey to remain free despite his extensive criminal background. “Dickey is a true convict and deserves to be in jail for the rest of his life,” a police spokesperson stated emphatically.
Logan’s father is grappling with the sudden loss of his daughter and is bewildered by how an individual with such a lengthy criminal history could still be at large. “It’s a tragedy,” he said. “I blame the person that pulled the trigger. He had active warrants. Why wasn’t he picked up by now? It took him killing my daughter to get picked up. He doesn’t belong in society.”
The grief-stricken father expressed his disbelief that a man with such a “resume” of criminal activity was able to continue committing crimes. His sentiments echo a broader concern about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in preventing repeat offenders from causing further harm.
Following a two-day manhunt, police successfully apprehended Dickey. Bond was denied, and he is now facing multiple charges related to the incident. The case has reignited debates around how the justice system handles repeat offenders, with many calling for reforms to ensure that individuals with extensive criminal records are not allowed to roam free.
As the community mourns the loss of a promising young life, the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of systemic failures. Logan’s family, friends, and the broader community are left to grapple with their grief and the unsettling questions surrounding her untimely death.