Ronnie Roper

On May 17, 2023, Ronnie Roper, a 28-year-old member of the Chicago CRED (Create Real Economic Destiny) organization, was fatally shot in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred in a parking lot near the Chicago CRED outreach center, where Roper was a participant and had been working to turn his life around.

Roper was shot in the head by two individuals who approached him in the parking lot at around 12:16 p.m. He was found by police and paramedics, who transported hi ...Read More

Instagram: Chicago CRED on Instagram: "? A bittersweet moment at the recent Chicago CRED graduation as Ronnie Roper, tragically killed in May, was honored with a diploma accepted by his family. This powerful reminder of the need to end gun violence fuels our commitment to creating safer communities for our youth. Congratulations to all graduates and to Ronnie, may your spirit inspire us to #EndGunViolence. ?"

Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed outside Chicago violence prevention center run by Arne Duncan

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