Chicago Man Charged with Murder of Violence Interrupter Andre Thomas

• A Chicago man, Alex D. Morris, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Andre Thomas.
• Thomas was shot at his office in Chicago Heights on Halloween, October 31, just before 9:25 p.m.
• Morris was arrested and is expected to appear for a detention hearing on November 1 at the Markham Courthouse.
• Andre Thomas was a known advocate against violence in the community.
• The shooting occurred in the 400 block of West 14th Street in Chicago Heights.