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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 13:42 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 13:43 CST
status: reported
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# Man charged in killing of anti-violence advocate in Chicago Heights

Alex D. Morris, 54, has been charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 31 shooting death of Andre Thomas, 57, in Chicago Heights, police said.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Alex D. Morris](/chicago/wiki/alex-d-morris.md), [Andre Thomas](/chicago/wiki/andre-thomas.md)

## Coverage

- [WGN-TV](https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/man-charged-after-anti-violence-advocate-shot-killed-on-halloween-in-chicago-heights/), 2026-11-09 13:42 CST: Man charged after anti-violence advocate shot, killed on Halloween in Chicago Heights
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/man-charged-murder-violence-prevention-leader-andre-thomas/), 2026-11-09 13:43 CST: Man charged with murder of Chicago area violence prevention leader Andre Thomas

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