Rockford man receives 17-year prison sentence for attempted murder
Chris GreenA Rockford man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for attempted murder, Winnebago County Stateôôֱ²¥™s Attorney J. Hanley announced Tuesday.
Alexander Vanpaseuth, 24, who was booked into the Winnebago County Jail on April 20, 2023, pleaded guilty to one count of attempt first-degree murder.
On Oct. 12, 2020, Rockford police responded to the 1000 block of Brown Avenue for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a victim, later identified as Sounphavong Vanpaseuth, suffering from a gunshot wound to his face.
Vanpaseuth was transported to a Rockford hospital then transferred to Madison to be treated for his injuries. After officers spoke with Sounphavong Vanpaseuth, Alexander Vanpaseuth was identified as a suspect.
Attempt first-degree murder is a class X felony punishable by six to 30 years in prison followed by three years of mandatory supervised release. Alexander Vanpaseuth must serve 85% of his sentence.
Chris Green is a Rockford Register Star general assignment reporter. He can be reached at 815-987-1241, via email atôôֱ²¥cgreen@rrstar.comôôֱ²¥and Xôôֱ²¥.