Andre Hunter, one of the bucket boys, was shot and killed last week. They were all walking home together when it happened- and when I talked to them, I was struck by the fact that no one ran. It's a sad fact that gun violence is part of their daily life.
Redmoon Theater wrote this about Andre:
Redmoon is beyond saddened to have lost one of our newest young performers, Andre Hunter, who was shot and killed on Thursday, December 19th.
Andre was a committed and passionate member of The Bucket Boys, and one of Redmoon's core collaborators in our Summer 2013 series of events. Working with Andre daily this summer, at rehearsals and 10 huge public events, we were impressed by his great integrity, his strong belief in the power of community and change, and his amazing, generous spirit. He truly championed our core community mission, and his amazing drumming was powerful and inspiring across the communities we visited this summer. It is tragic to have lost such a valuable human, artist, community member, and friend far before his time. Andre's vision and commitment was deeply felt at Redmoon, and he served as an example for all of us during our work this summer. Redmoon's condolences go out to his family and loved ones, and to all of The Bucket Boys for losing a brother.
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