Derek Jones gets 13 years for fatally shooting Lenardo Allison during argument over drugs in 2013

Jeff Mayes — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:56:15 -0600

By JORDAN OWEN
Chicago Sun-Times Wire

Derek Jones | Illinois Dept. of Corrections

Derek Jones was sentenced to 13 years in prison last month for shooting Lenardo Allison to death during a dispute over drugs two years ago in the West Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.

Jones, 32, was found guilty June 18 after a bench trial before Judge James Linn, according to Cook County court records.

Allison 26, was involved in an argument that escalated into a fight just after 4 a.m. Aug. 20, 2013, in the 6200 block of South Ashland, authorities said at the time.

During the altercation, drugs fell to the ground and Jones and the man fighting with Allison picked them up and walked towards a nearby parking lot.

Allison and other witnesses followed and another argument ensued, according to court documents. Jones then extended his arm towards Allison’s head and shot him, prosecutors allege.

Allison, of the 6200 block of South Laflin, was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:22 a.m., according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. An autopsy determined he died from a gunshot wound to the eye and his death was ruled a homicide.

Nearby police officers heard the gunshot and saw people running, according to court documents. Witnesses identified Jones as the shooter and told police they saw him toss the gun near a garbage can.

Investigators found a .22 caliber shell casing near Allison’s body and a .22 caliber gun near the garbage can, according to court documents. Lab tests indicated the shell casing and the bullet recovered from Allison’s body were from the gun found by the garbage can.

Judge Linn sentenced Jones to 13 years in prison on Oct. 14, according to court records. He will receive credit for 785 days served in the Cook County jail.

No bond for man held in West Englewood murder

John Carpenter — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:09:51 -0500

A man was ordered held without bond Thursday after being charged with murdering a purported gang member during a dispute in the West Englewood neighborhood early Tuesday on the South Side.

Lenardo Allison, 26, was involved in an argument that escalated into a fight just after 4 a.m. Tuesday in the 6200 block of South Ashland Avenue, authorities said. During the altercation, drugs fell to the ground and witness Derek Jones or the man fighting with Allison picked them up and the two walked towards a nearby parking lot.

Allison and other witnesses followed the pair with the drugs and another argument ensued, according to court documents. Jones then extended his arm towards Allison’s head and shot him, prosecutors allege.

Allison, of the 6200 block of South Laflin Street, was declared dead on the scene at 4:22 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. An autopsy determined he died from a gunshot wound to the eye and the death was ruled a homicide.

Police said Allison was a documented gang member.

Nearby police officers heard the gunshot and saw people running, according to court documents. Witnesses identified Jones as the shooter and told police they saw him toss a gun near a garbage can.

Investigators found a .22 caliber shell casing near Allison’s body and a .22 caliber gun near the garbage can, according to court documents. Lab tests indicated the shell casing found near Allison and the bullet recovered from his body were from the gun found by the garbage can.

Judge Adam Bourgeois ordered Jones held without bond.

- Sun-Times Media Wire

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Derek Jones gets 13 years for fatally shooting Lenardo Allison during argument over drugs in 2013

No bond for man held in West Englewood murder