Former classmate charged with first-degree murder in killing of 18-year-old suburban man - Chicago News Weekly

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Former classmate charged with first-degree murder in killing of 18-year-old suburban man

New details are emerging after an 18-year-old Bensenville man was shot and killed by a former middle school classmate Sunday in suburban Stone Park.

The incident unfolded about 9:26 p.m. in the 3200 block of North Avenue, police said, with officers from Stone Park responding to a call of shots fired.

Upon arrival, an 18-year-old, later identified as Daniel Mendez, of Bensenville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Tuesday, two suspects were taken into custody, with one being released.

Wednesday, Stone Park police announced 18-year-old Anthony Resendiz-Sanchez, also 18, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of Mendez.

During a detention hearing Wednesday, prosecutors said Mendez, Resendiz-Sanchez who were acquaintances and had numerous friends in common, had agreed to meet for a marijuana deal taking place Sunday.

According to a court proffer, Resendiz-Sanchez, who was selling the marijuana, sent a friend to meet Mendez for the transaction instead.

When Mendez and witnesses met the friend during the transaction, the friend accused Mendez of stealing from him, the proffer says, and a fight captured by surveillance video ensued.

After the fight, prosecutors said Resendiz-Sanchez called Mendez about the incident, and that Mendez denied that he robbed anyone.

Resendiz-Sanchez used Snapchat to track Mendez’ location and confronted him, prosecutors said. According to court documents, Resendiz-Sanchez, wearing a mask and gloves, pulled up next to Mendez and pointed a gun towards him.

As Mendez tried to drive away, Resendiz-Sanchez rammed his car from behind multiple times. After getting out of their cars, the two had a physical confrontation, prosecutors said, with Resendiz-Sanchez shooting Mendez twice in the chest.

The next day, officials say Resendiz-Sanchez turned himself in.

Resendiz-Sanchez is scheduled to make his next court appearance on May 1.



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