A Florida man was arrested last week for allegedly shooting himself outside his job last year.

WESH reported that Cocoa police officers found Alexander Lefort, 30, with a gunshot wound to the abdomen at a FedEx warehouse in March 2024. Lefort, who was discovered lying on a couch at the facility, reportedly claimed he was near his car when an unknown man wearing a balaclava and hoodie shot him.

According to investigators, Lefort parked his car at the farthest spot in a northwest parking lot. As a result, investigators said his vehicle was nearly out of view of surveillance cameras.

Lefort allegedly provided officers with inconsistent information about the shooting. While at the hospital, Lefort reportedly told police that the gunman tried to take his wallet when he moved forward and hit the top of the gun.

Police were investigating the shooting when they learned of a previous instance in which Lefort was accused of harassing and stalking a coworker. WESH reported that Lefort left a note on the coworker’s vehicle, reading, “I know you’re sleeping with him again. He is trash. You’ve been warned.”

According to Space Coast Daily, surveillance footage only showed one person — apparently Lefort — near the FedEx building when the shooting occurred. A search of Lefort’s car reportedly yielded a 9mm handgun registered to him and a first aid kit.

Police said a shell casing recovered from the crime scene came from Lefort’s gun.

Police concluded Lefort shot himself in the abdomen to garner sympathy from his coworker, who cut contact after accusing him of harassment.

Lefort was arrested on April 9 on charges of giving false information during the investigation, tampering with evidence, and firing a firearm in public. He was released from custody after posting $4,000 bond.

[Feature Photo: Brevard County jail]