Cardereon Preister, a 21-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on September 10, 2013, in Evanston, Illinois. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. in the 1700 block of Lyons Avenue. Preister was found with a gunshot wound to his back and was transported to Evanston NorthShore University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The community reacted with sorrow and calls for change, highlighting the impact of his death on those who knew him.
The investigation into Preister's death led to the arrest of Matthew A. Dubose, an 18-year-old male from Evanston. Dubose was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. According to police, the motive behind the murder was linked to a previous altercation between Dubose and Preister over a failed exchange involving drugs, money, and a firearm. This exchange, which took place over the summer, went awry and ultimately led to the fatal shooting.
Preister's death and the subsequent arrest of Dubose brought to light the challenges faced by young individuals in the community. Preister, who had dropped out of Evanston Township High School, was working towards completing his GED and had been employed at Bryn Mawr Country Club through a city youth program. He was also a father, with one child and another on the way at the time of his death.
Dubose's legal proceedings included a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 30, 2013, in Cook County Circuit Court in Skokie. The case underscored the ongoing issues of violence and the need for community and police involvement to prevent such tragedies in the future.
