Full Breakdown
Hamilton Man Charged After Alleged Gun Threat at Wawa Over ‘Cute’ Remark
6/9/2026, 7:17:42 AM
Incident Overview
Around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Hamilton County police responded to a 911 call at the Wawa gas station on 393 W. Tournament Trail in Westfield, Indiana. 21-year-old Alexander W. Price confronted four teenagers, a protein bar struck a 17-year-old driver, the teen called Price “cute,” and Price blocked the teens’ vehicle with his Ford, drew a Taurus G3C 9 mm handgun with an extended magazine and a green laser, and aimed it at teen’s head.
Timeline
11:30 p.m. – 911 call reports a handgun at Wawa. A protein bar hits a teen, who calls suspect “cute.” Price blocks the teens’ vehicle, draws a gun with a green laser, and points it at teen. Police stop Price’s truck, seize the firearm, and set bond at $200,000.
Parties Involved
The suspect is 21-year-old Alexander W. Price of Westfield, who has prior convictions. The primary victim is a 17-year-old male driver; the other three teens were passengers. All four reported the incident.
Legal Charges
Price is charged with criminal confinement with a deadly weapon (Level 3 felony), criminal confinement with a vehicle (Level 5), five counts of intimidation with a deadly weapon (Level 5), unlawful carrying of a handgun with a prior conviction (Level 5), pointing a firearm at another person (Level 6), plus misdemeanor battery, drug-possession. If convicted on all counts, the maximum exceeds 60 years.
Official Response
Hamilton County police said surveillance video shows Price “instigating interactions with the juveniles, throwing the item, parking his truck behind the vehicle and pointing a firearm with a green laser.” Magistrate Karen Morris set a $200,000 bond at the initial hearing.
Victim Accounts
The 17-year-old driver said a protein bar hit his head, he called Price “cute,” and Price shouted he had “killed people over this” before pointing the gun at his head. The teens fled, called 911, and police halted the pursuit.
Prior Record
Court records show Price previously was convicted of intimidation, domestic battery, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. He received a one-year probation sentence on Aug. 12, 2025 for a Level 6 intimidation felony and remains on probation.
Discrepancies
Price first denied involvement when questioned, then admitted being at the gas station after evidence was presented. He claimed the teens started the confrontation and that he was not upset until the “cute” comment, a shift noted without resolution.
Quotes
- “run thirties” or “fades” — Alexander W. Price, suspect
- “cute” — 17-year-old male driver, teen victim
- “killed people over this.” — Alexander W. Price, suspect
- “grown man” — Alexander W. Price, as quoted in his statement to police
Next Steps
Price remains incarcerated pending further court proceedings. Additional hearings will determine whether the felony charges lead to conviction and the resulting sentence.
