JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Jevon Lesley, 22, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2011 shooting death of a man outside a Joliet boxing club, officials said.
Anthony Fearn, 18, was shot outside the KO Boxing Club in the 200-block of Cass Street on July 9, 2011. Police say Lesley shot Fearn during a gang fight between the Vice Lords and Gangster Disciples.
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Fearn had no connection to either gang and was at the club for a friend's party, police said. He was shot while getting into a car to flee the fight.
Lesley faces 45 years to life in prison. He will be sentenced by Circuit Judge Sarah Jones on Sept. 16.
Jevon Lesley. (Courtesy Will County State's Attorney's office)