Who is Abnerd Joseph? GoFundMe raises $63,610 as Chicago assistant principals family seek answers

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Abnerd Joseph, an associate principal at the downtown campus of Intrinsic Schools, lost his life in a shooting inside a Loop apartment building on Thursday night.

Authorities reported that Abnerd Joseph died late on Thursday night amid an altercation inside a condo complex in the Loop. This article talks about who Abnerd Joseph is and how he ended up being a victim of a shooting incident.

Who is Abnerd Joseph?

Joseph joined Intrinsic Schools as an assistant principal in 2022, and the school website states that he is responsible for student safety, transitions and procedures throughout the entire school, student behaviour, and school climate.

According to a biography on a website, Joseph taught algebra and life sciences for five years, and served as an assistant principal for five years, before relocating to Chicago.

According to the students, even when he wasn’t at school, Joseph was always there for them, nice and considerate. One of his six siblings, Ashley Joseph, called the adored teacher “the most positive person you’d meet.”

A police report states that Joseph, who resided on the 29th level, “wildly” knocked on building residents’ doors in an effort to enter apartments. Joseph allegedly struck the building’s doorman and other residents when they attempted to calm him down. He also reportedly continued to speak erratically.

A tenant allegedly informed Joseph that he was armed before pleading with him to stop hitting people while he allegedly proceeded to do so. The 32-year-old is said to have charged the renter after being warned not to do so, and the tenant then shot Joseph many times. Abnerd Joseph was apparently found face down in the hallway when police arrived, dressed only in a robe, underwear, and socks.

Abnerd Joseph’s family demanded explanations during a press conference on September 30 after police freed the shooter who killed him without bringing any charges. The siblings of Joseph claimed that they had not yet been provided with any additional information regarding the shooting’s circumstances.

Abnerd Joseph GoFundMe: $63,610 Raised So Far

Joseph was described by his family in an online fundraiser as “a loving son, a devoted brother, an affectionate uncle, a true friend, a talented artist, and an inspiring teacher and administrator,” in addition to being “a true friend.” He was also known to many as “Nerd.”

His family stated in the fundraising that “Abnerd’s kindness, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to education and community have touched many of us.”

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