Those who knew and worked with a violence interventionist on Chicago’s South Side say they plan to work even harder in light of his murder over the weekend.
A massive batch of balloons taking to the skies here outside of Integrity and Fidelity, the violence prevention organization Andre Thomas founded back in 2021.
“Today is a tough day for the community, whether it’s Chicago, Chicago Heights, Matteson. Dre has had a long journey in this CVI work.”
The 57-year-old was found shot to death in his Chicago Heights office on Saturday, and so far, no arrests have been made.
17th Ward Alderman David Moore calls it a senseless act of violence, and major loss for all of Chicago.
“But, it’s not going to be a loss if those that they trained, those that he taught take upon his mantle and follow his teachings in what he was trying to do and help save other lives.”
