Sanchez James, a 42-year-old resident of East St. Louis, Illinois, lost his life on December 5, 2023. The cause of his death was due to gun violence.
The incident occurred in East St. Louis, Illinois, where James was a member of the local community. His death is recorded in the National Gun Violence Memorial, highlighting the tragic nature of his passing.
James left behind a family, including his father, Zan Hockerson of Madison, IL; his son, Sanchez James, Jr.
of Madison, IL; and his daughter, Amiyai James of East St. Louis, IL. He also had several siblings: Andre Paine and Kevin Paine, both of whom are from the East St. Louis and Granite City areas, and sisters Shannon Paine and Tiara Paine, both residing in East St. Louis.
A visitation service was held for James on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church in East St. Louis. The service followed the visitation at 11:00 a.m..
James's death is a poignant reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, and his memory is cherished by his family, friends, and the community he was a part of.
