Andre L Brooks

Andre L. Brooks, age 41, was tragically shot and killed on November 8, 2009, in Chicago. Brooks's murder took place amidst a wave of violence in the city, where gun-related homicides were becoming increasingly common. At the time of his death, details surrounding the exact circumstances of the shooting were not widely reported, but it occurred within the context of Chicago's ongoing battle with gun violence, particularly in under-resourced neighborhoods. His death represents one of the countless ...