A mother’s story of gun violence and grief, community mourns loss of Alex Heyliger

A mother’s story of gun violence and grief, community mourns loss of Alex Heyliger

When Addie Heyliger remembers her son, Alex, she thinks of laughter echoing through their home, his playful fights with friends and a bright future suddenly stolen.  Now, a year after his tragic death, Heyliger is speaking out—not just to honor her son’s memory, but to call attention to the epidemic of gun violence stealing the lives of young Black men. Addie Heyliger says it’s difficult to process that her son is no longer here. Courtesy: Addie…

Forum on gun violence this week in Benton Township

A forum on preventing gun violence is set for this Thursday in Benton Township. Organized by End Gun Violence and St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, the event will bring together panelists who will talk about what they’ve seen in the community and how they believe the violence can be stopped. Vicki Schroeder with End Gun Violence tells us the issue is especially relevant in Berrien County. “This area is considered a secondary high-risk area for g…