Man, Woman Sought In Deadly Delaware County Shooting

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Authorities in Delaware County are asking for the public's help in identifying a man and woman who are wanted in connection with a fatal July 27 shooting.

The Delaware County District Attorney's Office said the man depicted above is the prime suspect in a shooting that occurred July 27 at the Candlewood Suites located at 351 Welsh St. in Chester.

Police said Charles Bryant, 36, was found dead inside the lobby of the hotel after being shot outside it.

According to authorities, video footage from the lobby showed an unidentified woman the lobby at the time of the murder and is a person of interest.

Additionally, investigators determined that the man and woman left the area in a black Dodge Ram truck, Big Horn standard package, with a quad cab, which is pictured below.

The shooter is described as a black man, around 40 years old, with a medium build who was balding and had a long goatee.

Authorities used witness descriptions to create a composite drawing of the shooter.

A woman was in the passenger seat of the shooter’s vehicle and left with the shooter. She is described as about 40 years old with light brown/black braids in a bun and a thick build.

Both the shooter and the female accomplice are being actively sought by police.

Anyone who has information on the shooting is urged to contact Chester Detective Benjamin Thomas at 610-447-8426 or bthomas306@chesterpolice.org, as well as Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division Detective Vincent Ficchi at 610-891-4681 or ficchiv@co.delaware.pa.us