Lester Sanders Jr.

Death by Force

Lester Sanders Jr., a 30-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2017, in Rockford, Illinois. The incident occurred on Sablewood Drive, where Sanders was shot in the doorway of his apartment. The shooting was the result of a drive-by incident that stemmed from a series of escalating arguments between two teenage girls and their acquaintances. Sanders, who was not involved in the altercation, was an unintended target. He was struck by a bullet in the back as he was wal ...Read More

UPDATE: Police say Sablewood Drive shooting victim was innocent bystander

Second suspect convicted from Rockford shooting in May 2017 - WIFR

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