A Tragic Afternoon in Austin

On March 15, 2015, the Austin neighborhood of Chicago was shaken by a brutal drive-by shooting that claimed the lives of two young men. Carey Hollis, 28, and Andre Chatman, 23, were standing near the intersection of North Avenue and Menard when unknown assailants opened fire from a passing vehicle. Both men sustained fatal gunshot wounds, leaving the community in shock and mourning. 

Victims Remembered

Carey Hollis was remembered by family and friends as a vibrant individual with a promising future. His untimely death left a void in the hearts of those who knew him. Similarly, Andre Chatman was a young man with aspirations and dreams that were cut short by this senseless act of violence. The loss of these two lives not only impacted their families but also resonated deeply within the Austin community....Read More