Alexander Kareem, younger brother to Big Brother Naija star, Khafi, was gunned down close to his family home in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. The 20-year-old was shot dead while walking home from a convenience store in the early hours of Monday morning.
Khafi and family have been thrown into mourning following the news of the fatal shooting of her brother. According to reports, the student screamed out “help me” as he lay dying in the street at 12.40am. Passers-by tried to give him CPR before paramedics reached the scene – but Alexander was pronounced dead a short time after.
A friend told 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 added: “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 shooting yesterday along with a bottle of brandy and a crucifix. Mourners have been leaving tributes after the sad incident.