Anton "Pooh Bear" Sanders, a 15-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, was tragically murdered on January 20, 2012. Anton was a member of the Insane Cutthroat Gangsters gang, a detail that played a significant role in the events leading to his death. On that fateful night, Anton was found on the sidewalk in the Rogers Park neighborhood, having been shot multiple times. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of Juneway Terrace.
A citizen discovered Anton's unresponsive body and immediately called 911. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Anton was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The investigation into Anton's murder revealed that Dante Simmons, a 33-year-old resident of the same neighborhood, was a suspect. Simmons was also believed to be involved in another shooting incident at a River North Walgreens. However, before the police could apprehend him, Simmons was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in an Evanston alley. This development complicated the investigation, as it left many questions unanswered regarding the exact circumstances and motives behind Anton's murder.
Following Anton's death, the Insane Cutthroat Gangsters gang decided to honor him by adopting the name "Pooh Bear Gang" (PBG). This change was a tribute to Anton's memory and his influence within the gang. The case of Anton Sanders remains a poignant example of the violence that plagued Chicago's streets, particularly among its youth. Despite the identification of a suspect, the full details of the case and any potential further legal actions remain unclear, as the investigation was significantly hindered by the death of the primary suspect.
