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Man Gets 20 Years For Century Shooting
January 12, 2013
An Escambia County man will spend then next two decades in prison for a shooting five years ago in Century.
Vinson Sanders, 26, was sentenced to a minimum mandatory of 20 years in state prison by Judge Linda Nobles. Sanders was convicted in of aggravated assault and discharging a firearm from a vehicle.
On January 14, 2007, a vehicle pulled up at the Carver Community Center in Century, and Sanders yelled out the passenger side window at a group of people playing basketball, according to prosecutors. Sanders was seeking revenge against someone who had allegedly beat up his brother a day before.
Sanders became angry and pointed a gun directly at the victim, then proceeded to shoot multiple times as the vehicle drove away on Jefferson Avenue. There were approximately 50 people present including children at the time of the shooting.
A bullet ricocheted off the ground and grazed the victim in the chest, and several other bullets hit multiple cars.
Prior to being arrested in 2007, Sanders was sentenced to 5 years state prison in New York for armed robbery and was not transferred to Florida until 2012.
Pictured top: The Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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9 Responses to “Man Gets 20 Years For Century Shooting”
@DH Green I am a little surprised to learn that you drove a school bus.
I always knew you were possed of good grammar and punctuation, I never would have suspected that you also have nerves of steel.
REGARDING;
“David, I’m white and I was talking about the Montclair area.”
Bless you, although I’m not sure why you were talking about Montclair since this shooting took place in the lovely town of Century. The man addressed had previous run-in with the law in Jacksonville so he’s not limiting himself to one place. Plus, it doesn’t look like he was going after white people. But, if you’re afraid, you’re afraid. To thine own self be true.
I drove the elementary school bus there several years (9-95, 17-96, 6-01). Sweet kids even though some didn’t know how to behave at first. The parents were always happy to see me and never made me feel unwelcome. On the other hand, I usually wasn’t there after dark. I read the arrest records to see what my children or their relatives are up to lately. Most of them are still decent people and their names don’t appear. Those who do are usually the ones I expected to see as soon as they got old enough for public records.
David for better people
I grew up in Montclair..right on the corner of Versailles Drive. Could not PAY me to live there now. Neighborhood is now the hood period. Black, White, Red, Yellow, Pink with purple polkadots – People are People and some People are bad!
David, I’m white and I was talking about the Montclair area. Go take a stroll and see what happens. I should be able to go anywhere I please without being harassed. I go now because I’m armed.
@David Huie Green
Amen!
@ Hilton
I feel the same – looking around at the grocery store before I get out of my car – looking with suspicion at everyone – our world has become a scary place. But I don’t understand your statement about not being allowed to go in certain areas. All we can do is turn it over to God and pray. Not enough people are taking the time to pray – me included.
thank the Lord for bad shots
Sure you state a car pulled up and Sanders yelled out of the PASSENGER side, why isn’t any mention of the driver. Shouldn’t the other people in the car be held responsible. How can you identify on person out a group of people in a drive-by? IF he did the crime and it suppose ro be so importanrt, why did the State take so long to prosecute? They knew whère he was. I’ve known murders who’ve done less time. Also why would he want revenge for his brother, that’s a laugh, his brother was over 400 miles away when this ALLEGED incident happen. Numbers not adding up, but that,s not surprising.
Finally put this guy behind bars for that shooting. I was there and my vechicle was hit by a bullet. He fired in direction of young kids and all he didn’t care who he shot. I say he should have got more time
This land of mine and yours has become a criminals haven . Evil is on virtually every corner and trusting my fellow human beings is a thing of the past with me. I’m forced to lock my home, alarm it, look over my shoulder whenever I’m out and about. I’m forbidden to enter certain areas because of my color. I’m no different than an animal of prey in the wilderness and I’m tired of it.