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Jason Ender West

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 26, 2016, 18-year-old Jason Ender West was fatally shot at a Sonic Drive-In on County Line Road in Madison, Alabama. The incident occurred during a planned drug transaction where West intended to purchase Xanax. Upon approaching the suspects' vehicle, he was shot in the chest. He was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Madison Police arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting: 19-year-old Trevor Cantrell and 22-year-old Daced ...Read More
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  • AL.com: 2 charged in suspected drug-deal-gone-bad killing of Alabama teen at Sonic Drive-In
  • 2 charged with capital murder in teen's shooting at Sonic in Madison
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    Victim Details

    Jason Ender West

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Madison

    AL

    2016-12-26

    18

    Jason

    Ender West

    Yes

    11/09/2025

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