Know all details about the incident, which claimed the life of 22-year-old Logan Federico as she was killed by Alexander Dickey
A 22-year-old woman, Logan Federico, was fatally shot during a home burglary while visiting friends near the University of South Carolina on May 3, as per details shared by local police. Reports indicated that Logan, a resident of Waxhaw, North Carolina, had returned to a rental home in Columbia around 3 a.m. after spending the evening with friends. It was then that she allegedly encountered a man, identified as 30-year-old Alexander Dickey, who was reportedly breaking into several homes along Cypress Street.
Who is Alexander Dickey who shot Logan Federico dead during robbery spree in Cypress Street, South Carolina, Columbia
On Saturday, Logan Federico, a 22-year-old from Waxhaw, North Carolina, was murdered in her home by Alexander. Logan was spending the weekend with friends in a rented house in South Carolina when she was randomly murdered by a career criminal who was on a spree of thefts, break-ins and credit card fraud in Cypress Street.
Alexander was charged with a slew of crimes related to the incidents, including murder, burglary, and grand larceny and has an extensive criminal history.
Dickey, 30, broke into a neighboring home around 3 a.m. and stole a firearm, credit and debit cards, and keys to a vehicle, the CPD said and the suspect then entered the house where Federico was staying, entered her room, and shot her before fleeing the scene in a stolen vehicle.
Dickey is believed to have used the stolen cards to make purchases across Lexington County before his stolen vehicle broke down and he had it towed back to a residence in Lexington County, where investigators said they tracked him down.
Authorities noted that Dickey had allegedly fired a shot at Logan who was training to a teacher, resulting in a fatal wound to her chest. No additional signs of trauma were found on her body. Police officials emphasized that Logan had been a completely innocent bystander and was not targeted in any way. The Columbia Police Chief described her as a helpless victim who found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Beautiful South Carolina woman slaughtered during home invasion.
Columbia, SC, police say Alexander Dickey, 31, was on a multi-day home invasion crime spree when he murdered Logan Federico, 22. pic.twitter.com/wPvR9wI6Qx
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Later that morning, two emergency calls were made—one reporting a deceased female and another reporting a stolen vehicle, both from Cypress Street. Investigators stated that Dickey had taken items including debit and credit cards and used them for unauthorized purchases in a neighboring county. The vehicle he had used eventually broke down, and he was said to have had it towed to a friend’s residence in Gaston, South Carolina.
When officers located him at the Gaston home, Dickey reportedly fled the scene. The following day, he was said to have returned to the same location, breaking in once again. During the police operation that followed, the house caught fire. Officers eventually pulled Dickey from a window and took him into custody. He was later charged with several offenses, including murder, burglary, and grand larceny. Authorities described his criminal history as extensive and expressed that he should remain behind bars permanently.
Rest in peace Logan Federico 🙏🏻😪
On Saturday, Logan Federico, a 22-year-old from Waxhaw, North Carolina, was murdered in her home by Alexander Dickey.
Logan was spending the weekend with friends in a rented house in South Carolina when she was "randomly murdered by a career… pic.twitter.com/oR0HJhGxJT
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During a press conference on May 5, Logan’s father, Stephen Federico, shared emotional remarks about his daughter. He reportedly referred to her as a strong, kind-hearted individual who loved children and was studying to become a teacher. He recalled how she was an enthusiastic Taylor Swift fan, and that attending a concert with her had been a cherished memory.