A Sacramento County judge has sentenced D’Anthony Chaney, 35, to 52 years to life in prison for the murder of Terrence Lindsey outside Mike’s Liquor in South Land Park. The shooting happened in January 2022, when Lindsey allowed Chaney to cut ahead of him in line inside the store. Shortly after, Chaney shot Lindsey seven times at close range, killing him outside the shop.
Chaney fled to Reno, Nevada, the morning after the shooting. Police arrested him there four days later. In May, a jury convicted Chaney of first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Ernest Sawtelle imposed the sentence this week, ensuring Chaney will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
The case has resonated with Sacramento residents, especially those in the South Land Park area. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly violence can erupt, and how a simple act of kindness can have devastating consequences. What do you think of this sentence? Should it have been longer, or is 52 years to life the right call? Share your thoughts below.
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