NC College Student Fatally Shot in SC Home Invasion by Career Criminal

Logan Federico, a 22-year-old college student from North Carolina, was fatally shot in the chest during a break-in at a friend's rental home in Columbia, South Carolina. The suspect, Alexander Dickey, described by police as a 'career criminal,' had been on a spree involving theft, burglary, and credit card fraud before breaking into the residence where Federico was staying. Authorities say the crime was random, and Federico was not an intended target, but a victim of circumstance while visiting friends. Dickey fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, continued his crime spree, and was later apprehended after setting another home on fire and being extracted by police following a standoff. Police and community leaders emphasized the senselessness of the act and extended condolences to Federico's family, highlighting the impact of repeat offenders on public safety. Dickey faces multiple charges, including murder, burglary, weapons possession, and larceny.