Darryl Eugene Stamper Jr., 41, was fatally shot in Springfield, Ohio, in the early morning of January 1, 2023. Officers went to 118 South Race Street after reports of a shooting and found Stamper with life-threatening injuries; he was taken to Springfield Regional Medical Center and later died of his wounds.

Two people from Columbus — 33-year-old Lawaun D. Bass and 32-year-old Nefertari A. Alexander — were arrested after a Clark County deputy located their car during a traffic stop. They were charged with improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habitation and tampering with evidence. Police said the shooting was connected to a traffic accident earlier that night involving Bass’s sister, which brought Bass to Springfield.

A separate shooting at the same address on January 2 injured a 17-year-old and a 65-year-old; 40-year-old Lee Mays was arrested in that incident. Police stated both shootings at 118 South Race Street were related and not random. The investigations remained active and ongoing.

If anyone knew Darryl Stamper or has information about what happened that night, please share what you remember.