Sanchez James, 42, of East St. Louis, Illinois, was killed by gun violence on December 5, 2023. The incident took place in East St. Louis and his death is recorded in the National Gun Violence Memorial.

James is survived by his father, Zan Hockerson of Madison, Illinois; his son, Sanchez James, Jr., of Madison; and his daughter, Amiyai James, of East St. Louis. Siblings named in notices include Andre Paine and Kevin Paine of the East St. Louis and Granite City areas, and sisters Shannon Paine and Tiara Paine, both of East St. Louis. A visitation was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church in East St. Louis, following visitation at 11:00 a.m.