Candlelight Vigil To Be Held Friday For James Alexander Who Was Killed In Police Shootout In Logan Following Traffic Stop
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The family of James Alexander tells Eyewitness News they plan to hold a candlelight vigil for him Friday at 8 p.m. Alexander was killed by police during a shootout Wednesday on Somerville Avenue in Logan.
According to police, Alexander was one of four people in a Kia that was pulled over.
Police say two men and a woman who were in the car told investigators Alexander said he had a gun and "could not go back to jail."
Authorities say Alexander shot an officer before being killed.
The officer was treated and released.
The vigil is being held on the 1500 block of Somerville Avenue. Those attending are asked to bring a candle and red and white balloons.
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