The Brief
- Lawrence Grant, 42, was sentenced to 48 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted first-degree murder and other firearm-related charges in DuPage County, Illinois. He must serve at least 85% of his sentence.
- In January 2022, Grant shot a pregnant woman in the back following a confrontation at a grocery store, causing her car to crash. Both the woman and her baby survived after emergency surgery.
- Grant was later found at a hospital where his car was discovered burned nearby. Prosecutors and the state’s attorney said the sentence sends a strong message against gun violence.
DUPAGE COUNTY – A Chicago man was sentenced to 48 years in prison for shooting a pregnant woman in early 2022, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney.
What we know:
Grant was sentenced to 48 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Friday. He will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before seeking parole.…