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Two arrested for April Springfield shooting

Two arrested for April Springfield shooting

Darrian Stephenson (left) and Christopher Dibello. Photo: Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Two people are arrested in connection with an investigation into a shooting in April in Springfield’s Laketown neighborhood.

According to a news release, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Darrian Stephenson, 19, and Christopher Dibello, 20, on warrants charging them with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with No FOID, and Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

The shooting happened April 24 in the 3200 block of Normando Road.  The Sheriff’s Department says numerous shots were heard in the area, and investigators believe two homes and one car all were hit by gunfire.

Both have made court appearances.  According to court records, a judge ordered Stephenson, arrested June 11, to remain held in the Sangamon County Jail, at least until a preliminary hearing June 25.  Court records are not yet available for Dibello, who was arrested June 15.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Springfield Police Department and the United States Marshal Service for their assistance in this investigation,” said the news release.

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