Do you know who killed 27 year old Derrell Lamont Sanders in 2006? In the early morning hours of December 2, 2006, the life of 27-year-old African-American male Derrell Lamont Sanders was tragically cut short in Lakewood, Washington. Just before 1:00 a.m., police dispatch received a report of shots fired at the Best Nights Inn located at 9325 South Tacoma Way. Upon arrival, officers discovered Sanders lying in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound to his chest.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene, and Sanders was quickly
transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The subsequent investigation by the Lakewood Police Department determined that Sanders had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. A 9mm casing and a bullet were recovered at the scene, consistent with the type of injury he suffered.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, a K9 unit was brought in to attempt to track the suspect or suspects involved in Sanders' death. Unfortunately, the search was unsuccessful, and those responsible for the shooting were not located. The case, under LPD Case #063360054, remains an unsolved homicide. No arrests have been made, and information regarding any potential suspects has not been released to the public. The investigation into the death of Derrell Sanders is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek information that may lead to a resolution in the case.
