Anton "Pooh Bear" Sanders was a prominent figure within the Insane Cutthroat Gangsters gang in Chicago, Illinois. His life was tragically cut short on January 20, 2012, when he was murdered. In tribute to his memory, the gang chose to rename themselves the "PBG (Pooh Bear Gang)" following his untimely demise.
Who Killed Anton "Pooh Bear" Sanders
The identity of Pooh Bear's killer remains shrouded in mystery, as no one has been officially charged. Initially, law enforcement suspected Dante Simmons, a member of the Loc City Gangster Disciples. However, Simmons was later discovered dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, which was inflicted with the same weapon used in the deaths of both Pooh Bear and Troy Cameron at a River North Walgreens. Although police concluded that Simmons was responsible for Cameron's murder, his involvement in the death of Pooh Bear remained uncertain.
Speculation abounded, suggesting that the true perpetrator was Glenford "Munchie" Johnson, a high-ranking member of Loc City. Ironically, Munchie met a similar fate, being murdered on the very street where Pooh Bear was killed.
Pooh Bear in Hip Hop
Pooh Bear's influence extends beyond gang life into the realm of hip-hop. Several members of the PBG have pursued careers in rap, with Young Pappy emerging as the most notable figure. In their music, PBG rappers frequently pay homage to Pooh Bear, keeping his memory alive through their lyrics.