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id: 08941234f9
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:51 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:44 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man charged with Halloween murder of Chicago area violence prevention leader

A man has been charged with the murder of the leader of a Chicago area violence prevention leader on Halloween in south suburban Chicago Heights.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Chicago Sun-Times](https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/11/09/chicago-man-accused-in-fatal-shooting-of-violence-interrupter-andre-thomas-in-chicago-heights), 2026-11-09 14:51 CST: Chicago man charged in fatal shooting of violence interrupter Andre Thomas in Chicago Heights
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/man-charged-with-halloween-murder-of-chicago-area-violence-prevention-leader/), 2026-11-09 16:44 CST: Man charged with Halloween murder of Chicago area violence prevention leader

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