Kanye West, deeply moved by the story of a Chicago security guard who was murdered by the cops after he subdued a gunman .. . and has stepped up big time to help his family .
West heard the story of Jemel Roberson -- who was gunned down by police after stopping a drunken man with a gun - - and wanted to do whatever he could to lessen the burden on his family .
West donated $ 150 ,000 to Roberson ' s family Friday , the goal originally placed on a GoFundMe account for Roberson ' s family was $ 10 ,000 .
As reported, Roberson was working security at Manny ' s Blue Room Bar Sunday around 4 AM where several drunk customers were ordered out.
One of those customers returned to the bar a short time later with a gun and opened fire .
Reports say Roberson returned fire , subdued the gunman and held him at gunpoint until police arrived . .. but when the police officer got to the scene , he shot Roberson , killing him .
Kanye has spent a lot of time in Chicago over the last few months .
As for Roberson .. . reports say he was working extra shifts at the bar in order to have some extra money to provide for his son at Christmas .
His killing is still under investigation .
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