Woman Fatally Shot During Argument In Parking Lot: Bel Air Police

Update at 2:45 p.m.

BEL AIR, MD — An argument between two people Wednesday night in the parking lot of a Bel Air condo complex has led to a woman's death, authorities said.

Bel Air Police were called to English Country Manor condominiums in the 600 block of Churchill Road around 6:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Officers found 53-year-old Meghan Riley Lewis with a gunshot wound, according to the police department.

Lewis was taken to the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, where Lewis was pronounced dead, according to a police report.

Investigators said Lewis and 47-year-old Brian Michael Delen of the 500 block of Park Manor Circle in Bel Air argued in the building's parking lot. Delen was delivering food in the neighborhood. During the dispute, a handgun was fired and a round hit Lewis in the upper torso.

Delen has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and firearm used in the commission of a felony.

The Bel Air Police Department originally identified the victim as Jimmy Wayne Lewis but Thursday afternoon updated their report to note that Lewis was transgender and the victim was identified as Meghan Riley Lewis. The department apologized for misgendering Lewis, "We want to extend our sincere appreciation to posters for assisting with this effort."

Investigators ask that witnesses or residents who have surveillance footage of the confrontation contact Sgt. Henry Marchesani (hmarchesani@belairmd.org) or Cpl. Sam Vivino (svivino@belairmd.org) by email or by phone at 410-638-4500.