A New Jersey nurse was shot and killed by her estranged husband at her workplace in a murder-suicide that left staff and residents at an Egg Harbor Township rehabilitation facility shaken.
Victoria Brown Alexander, 38, a licensed practical nurse and mother of two young sons, was pronounced dead at the scene after Brandon Alexander, 35, ambushed her in the parking lot of the ExcelCare Rehabilitation Facility around 6 a.m. on Monday, April 13. According to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, Brandon Alexander waited for his estranged wife to arrive for her shift before blocking her car with his vehicle.
Brandon Alexander entered Victoria’s vehicle and placed two suicide notes on the dashboard. When a food delivery truck driver arrived and asked him to move his car, Victoria seized the moment to flee inside the 120-bed facility on Delilah Road.
Brandon Alexander chased her into the building and shot her multiple times near the entrance before turning the gun on himself. He was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s City Campus in Atlantic City in critical condition and died the following morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The killing marked Atlantic County’s first homicide of 2026, ending a historic stretch in which the county recorded zero murders in the first quarter of the year—the first time in at least 21 years that no killings occurred in the county within the first three months.
“This case represents a tragic and deliberate act of domestic violence that escalated to deadly consequences,” Atlantic County prosecutor William Reynolds told Breaking AC.
The shooting did not injure any other employees or the facility’s approximately 120 residents, though several people heard gunfire. The building was immediately placed on full lockdown. Staff quickly shut all residents’ doors, and police arrived to conduct a room sweep with long rifles, according to a resident’s family member. Neither staff nor residents witnessed the shooting.
Lior Benesti, the facility’s administrator, confirmed the victim was a licensed practical nurse who was allegedly shot by an acquaintance unaffiliated with the facility but with whom she had a history. Benesti praised the healthcare team for following lockdown procedures and commended local police for their rapid response.
Victoria Alexander had worked at the Egg Harbor Township facility for six months as what colleagues described as a “hands-on caregiver.” She was known for asking residents about their lives and listening intently to stories about their families. Colleagues remembered her as a compassionate nurse who found deep fulfillment in caring for elderly patients.
The couple lived in Minotola, Buena Borough, and had two sons together. Investigators have not disclosed the contents of the two suicide notes or revealed any prior history of domestic violence between the couple. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
In the hours before the attack, Brandon Alexander posted a series of TikTok videos with captions that took on a chilling meaning in hindsight. The posts included messages such as “Broken beyond repair,” “It’s over,” and “I’m ok with not being here anymore.” His final video was captioned “My last ride.”
Victoria Alexander’s death came just two weeks after another New Jersey nurse, Tomeka Kamwani, 41, was killed in a suspected domestic violence incident in Swedesboro on March 28, 2026. Kamwani, also a mother, had obtained a restraining order against her attacker but was still killed—a grim reminder that legal protections cannot always prevent tragedy.
The back-to-back killings underscore the dangers healthcare workers face from domestic violence, particularly because their work schedules and locations are often predictable. Healthcare workers face some of the highest rates of workplace violence across all industries. For nurses in abusive situations, many healthcare employers offer workplace violence prevention programs and employee assistance programs that can help with safety planning.
The facility brought in trauma professionals on Monday to meet with staff and residents, with support services remaining available as needed. ExcelCare Health Management, a Lakewood-based company, operates multiple nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities across New Jersey and Delaware. The Egg Harbor Township location serves as both a nursing home and rehabilitation center.
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department and Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office continue to investigate the murder-suicide.
Victoria Alexander leaves behind two young sons and a community of colleagues and patients who described her as “beloved.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.