Stefen Simmons, a 20-year-old male from Felton, PA, tragically died on January 6, 2019. He was shot in the front yard of a home along Oriole Circle in Chanceford Township during an armed robbery. Simmons and Montrice Gibson were in a car when Tysheem Santiago approached them with a gun and demanded money. During a struggle over the weapon, Simmons was shot and killed.
Three individuals were involved in the incident: Tysheem Santiago, 21, Montrice Gibson, 28, and Dazanie Gibson, 20.
Santiago pulled Simmons out of the car, and during the struggle, Simmons was shot. Santiago faces 30 to 60 years in prison, Montrice Gibson faces 25 to 50 years, and Dazanie Gibson is awaiting sentencing.
The case concluded with guilty pleas from Santiago, Montrice Gibson, and Dazanie Gibson for third-degree murder and robbery charges. Santiago also faces an additional charge for criminal conspiracy to commit robbery. The sentences for Santiago and Montrice Gibson range from 30 to 60 years and 25 to 50 years, respectively.
This tragic event has deeply affected the Simmons family and the community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.
