ROCKFORD, Ill. — Rockford Police have arrested Shawn Bunton Jr. in connection to the murder of 37-year-old Kyle Stephens.

Police say he was taken into custody at the Winnebago County Jail Friday afternoon.

Stephens was found dead the morning of Tuesday, October 7th with apparent stab wounds under the Whitman Street Bridge.

Police identified two suspects, Varianna Parsons and Shawn Bunton. Parsons, 20, has been taken into custody and faces charges of first-degree murder and obstruction.

Bunton, 24, also faces charges of first-degree murder and obstruction.

The search comes after police responded to a noise complaint Tuesday, October 7th morning under the Whitman Street Bridge and found Stephens.

If you have information related to this case, please contact the Rockford Police Departmen

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