Coverage dated November 5, 2026

Workers mourn community violence interrupter shot and killed in Chicago Heights

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A community violence interrupter was shot and killed in Chicago Heights over the weekend, and fellow violence prevention workers gathered Thursday to pay tribute to him as police search for the shooter.

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ABC 7 Chicago
Family, friends remember violence interrupter leader shot, killed in Chicago Heights (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Nov 5, 2026
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Family members and violence prevention workers from across the Chicago area are remembering a violence interrupter leader who was killed in a Halloween shooting.
WGN Chicago
Workers mourn community violence interrupter shot and killed in Chicago Heights (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Nov 5, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
A community violence interrupter was shot and killed in Chicago Heights over the weekend, and fellow violence prevention workers gathered Thursday to pay tribute to him as police search for the shooter.