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The West 14th Street fatal shooting in Chicago Heights

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DevelopingNext check Nov 5: A police update on suspect identification, arrests or charges, and clarification of whether Thomas was shot inside the office or in the adjacent parking area.

Where it stands

Andre Thomas, 57, a violence-prevention leader, was identified as the man killed in the Halloween-night shooting on West 14th Street; the medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. He died at a hospital after being shot multiple times, and the investigation remains open.

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  1. Update 1Andre Thomas worked to prevent gun violence. His killing leaves a family and colleagues searching for answers.

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Andre Thomas worked to prevent gun violence. His killing leaves a family and colleagues searching for answers.

    The Integrity & Fidelity leader’s Halloween-night killing leaves two children grieving and colleagues seeking answers. Accounts still differ on the precise shooting scene.

    Still open after this report

    • A later official arrest or charging update through November 4 has not been established. The killer’s identity, the motive and the reconciliation of the office and parking-lot accounts remain unresolved.

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  • Chicago HeightsChicago Heights, IL, United States of America1 report
  • MattesonMatteson, IL, United States of America1 report

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Hospital transport and deathNot independently confirmed2
Thomas found with multiple gunshot woundsNot independently confirmed2

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