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Andre Lewis Charged With Murder in West Englewood Alley Death

The case moves to a detention hearing today after an autopsy ruled the death a homicide.

Overview

  • Chicago police say 57-year-old Andre Lewis faces counts of first-degree murder and concealing a homicidal death.
  • Lewis was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Sunday in the 6900 block of South Damen Avenue, less than a mile from the scene.
  • Authorities reported the victim was found around 10:15 a.m. Thursday in an alley off South Paulina Street in West Englewood.
  • A police source said the body was discovered in a garbage receptacle, with the Chicago Sun-Times reporting it was a dumpster.
  • The Cook County medical examiner identified the victim as Grayln Reed, 63, and ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple injuries from an assault.