Man charged with murder in deadly south suburban shooting of violence interrupter

Fatal Shooting Man charged with murder in deadly south suburban shooting of violence interrupter Andre Thomas, 57, died after shooting on Halloween night, officials say By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Tuesday, November 10, 2026 7:33PM Alex Morris was charged with murder in the deadly Chicago Heights shooting of violence interrupter Andre Thomas. WLS CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago man has been charged with murder in a deadly Halloween night shooting in Chicago Heights. Police say Alex Morris, 54, is accused of killing 57-year-old Andre Thomas. He's been charged with first-degree murder and was arrested last week. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Thomas was the founder of a violence prevention organization that served Chicago and the south suburbs. He was found shot multiple times near Wilson Avenue and 14th Street, and later died at a hospital. Morgan Park High School students walk out after football team staff changes 2 hours ago Juanita Boyd cold case solved after 40 years, La Porte County Sheriff's Office says 2 hours ago Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich releases new prison memoir 1 hour ago Loved ones of the victim say he turned his life around and dedicated himself to helping others. Mark Saint, the interim executive director of Integrity and Fidelity, said Thomas had spent part of Halloween in Englewood before traveling to his Chicago Heights office. Morris is expected in court Tuesday. INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics CHICAGO CHICAGO HEIGHTS ENGLEWOOD FATAL SHOOTING MAN SHOT MAN KILLED DEADLY SHOOTING SHOOTING GUN VIOLENCE Mom says police helicopter gunfire killed daughter during cartel op. 1 hour ago Man fatally shoots self during warrant operation on South Side: CPD Trial for man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk set to begin in mid-2028, judge rules Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots woman's current boyfriend; woman returns fire killing ex, deputies say Watch Live ON NOW Morgan Park HS students walk out after football team staff changes 2 hours ago Juanita Boyd cold case solved after 40 years in NW Indiana 2 hours ago Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich releases new prison memoir 1 hour ago Ex-cop convicted of killing MA woman to keep her quiet about abuse 14 minutes ago Mom says police helicopter gunfire killed daughter during cartel op. 1 hour ago Local father dies shortly after ICE's deportation process to Pakistan Man shot while driving on North Side: Chicago police 1 hour ago Blood drive set for Tuesday as CPD officers battle cancer 2 hours ago