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The West 14th Street fatal shooting in Chicago Heights
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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The story so far
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.
History
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Who's involved
Places
- Chicago HeightsChicago Heights, IL, United States of America1 report
- MattesonMatteson, IL, United States of America1 report
Every outlet we read on this story
18 sources14 outlets1 wire copy
Who reported what
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What 2 outlets reported about this story, point by point, and who reported each point first.
Points more than one outlet reported
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| Point | CBS Chicago | Chicago Sun-Times | Outlets |
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| Hospital transport and deathNot independently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Thomas found with multiple gunshot woundsNot independently confirmed | 2 |
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