Alex Morris charged with murder of violence interrupter Andre Thomas in Chicago Heights
Alex Morris, 54, faces first-degree murder charges over the Halloween night shooting of Andre Thomas, 57, a violence prevention founder in Chicago Heights.
Chicago man charged with murder over Halloween shooting of community activist
A Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a violence prevention leader on Halloween night in Chicago Heights, abc7chicago.com reports.
Alex Morris, 54, is accused of killing Andre Thomas, 57, the founder of a violence prevention organisation serving Chicago and the south suburbs. Morris was arrested last week and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Thomas was found shot multiple times near Wilson Avenue and 14th Street and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Mark Saint, interim executive director of Integrity and Fidelity, said Thomas had spent part of Halloween in the Englewood neighbourhood before travelling to his Chicago Heights office.
Those close to Thomas said he had turned his life around and committed himself to helping others in the community.
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