Woman found dead inside Cypress Street home identified

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– On Monday, May 5, Columbia Police Department announced the identity of the woman who was found in the 2700 block of Cypress Street.

The woman was identified as 22-year-old Logan Frederico of Waxhaw, North Carolina, who officials say died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Image: CPD ( 22 year old Logan Federico shot and killed while visiting friends Saturday May 3, 2025 along Cypress Street in Columbia, SC.)

Image: CPD

Police say 30-year-old Alexander Dickey shot Frederico after breaking into the home and

stealing several items, which included credit and debit cards.

He is also accused of going on a shopping spree with the stolen cards after the break-in and shooting.

Before Dickey’s arrest, he led police on a chase to a home in the Gaston area.

Image: LCSD (Suspect, 30 Year old Alexander Dickey accused in the shooting death of 22 year old Logan Federico of North Carolina)

Image: LCSD

Investigators say while he was in the home, it caught fire and he had to be removed from the home.

Police say he has been taken into custody and is facing charges in both Richland and Lexington counties, including murder.

Original Story (Posted: May 4, 2025):

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — According to the Columbia Police Department, officers are investigating the suspicious death of a woman as a homicide in the 2700 block of Cypress Street.

Crime scene investigators have processed the location for evidence and say the woman is not a Columbia resident nor student.

The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting with the case.

A community member informed ABC Columbia that both the 2713 and 2714 Cypress Street homes, which are between Devine and Gervais Streets and near the Five Points area, were taped off, with crime scene investigators and a heavy police presence most of that day.