Felony Charges Filed against Man Accused in Deadly Fourth of July Shooting on West Side
Man Charged with Three Felonies
Chicago police have filed felony charges against 25-year-old Dimitri Sanders, an East Chatham resident, accused of killing a woman and injuring another during a West Side shooting on the Fourth of July.
Charges Stem from Deadly Shooting
The charges stem from Sanders’s alleged role in a shooting that left a 59-year-old woman dead and a 29-year-old woman injured in the 900 block of North LeClaire Avenue, in Austin, on the city’s West Side.
Shooting Unfolded Just Before Midnight
According to police, the shooting unfolded just before midnight on July 4, in the 900 block of North LeClaire Avenue when the two victims were standing outside in the area.
Sanders allegedly opened fire on the victims, killing the 59-year-old woman and critically injuring the 29-year-old, police said.
Authorities Catch Up with Suspect
Authorities eventually caught up with Sanders over the weekend and he was taken into custody on Sunday in the 300 block of East 75th Street in Greater Grand Crossing.
Court Appearance Scheduled
Sanders will make a court appearance on Wednesday for a detention hearing.
Conclusion
Felony charges have been filed against Dimitri Sanders, accused of killing a woman and injuring another during a West Side shooting on the Fourth of July. The charges stem from the deadly shooting that unfolded just before midnight on July 4, and authorities have taken Sanders into custody. He will make a court appearance on Wednesday for a detention hearing.
FAQs
What were the charges filed against Dimitri Sanders?
The charges filed against Dimitri Sanders include first-degree murder, murder with the strong probability of death or injury, and attempted first-degree murder.
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred in the 900 block of North LeClaire Avenue, in Austin, on the city’s West Side.
When did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred just before midnight on July 4.
When will Dimitri Sanders make a court appearance?
Dimitri Sanders will make a court appearance on Wednesday for a detention hearing.
