From the Bel Air Police Department:
*******UPDATE*********
Our sincere apologies for the misidentification of victim Meghan Riley Lewis, 600 Block of Churchill Road (English Country Manner), Bel Air, Maryland 21014. We have discovered judicial documentation to support the proper identification change and gender identification change. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to posters for assisting with this effort.
Accused: Brian Michael Delen is currently being held at the Harford County Detention Center, with no bond.
Investigators are encouraging others who may have witnessed or who may have surveillance footage of this incident to contact investigators: Sergeant Henry Marchesani (hmarchesani@belairmd.org) or Corporal Sam Vivino (svivino@belairmd.org), or by phone at 410-638-4500.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Bel Air, MD)_ On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at approximately 6:30 pm, Bel Air Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Churchill Road, Bel Air, Md. 21014 (English Country Manor condominiums) for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, Officers and Deputies discovered that a confrontation had occurred between two individuals in the parking lot area of the condominium building. During the confrontation the accused discharged a handgun which resulted in the adult victim being struck by a round in the upper torso. Officers and EMS immediately began lifesaving measures. The victim was pronounced deceased at 7:10 pm at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC).
Investigators are requesting contact from witnesses or residents who may have surveillance footage of the confrontation. There is no threat to the community and the investigation remains active. The victim’s identification is pending family notification.
ACCUSED: Brian Michael Delen, W/M, 47 yoa, 500 block of Park Manor Circle, Bel Air, Maryland 21014.
Charges: 2nd Degree Murder, 1st Degree Assault, Firearm Used in Commission of Felony
Disposition: Detained pending bond review
Investigators: Sergeant Henry Marchesani (hmarchesani@belairmd.org) or Corporal Sam Vivino (svivino@belairmd.org)
Basically this trans person, who looks like a man was addressed as “sir”, lost his mind and started screaming and making threats – even chasing this guys car as he tried to get away. Any smart person delivering food in this age keeps a weapon handy. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. We’ve given a pass to the trans crowd long rough – do not expect others to play pretend with you and then act like they’ve done something abhorrent like address you with respect and in line with what you not only appear to be, but actually are.
If the delivery person was in his car leaving, why did he shoot her?
Did she grab the gun? Or shot at a distance? Makes ALL the difference.
“He” started the entire confrontation when “he” came completely unglued because the delivery driver said to “him”, “Sir, did you order food”. Screaming and yelling, literally chasing this guys car. Why the driver stopped and got out again isn’t clear, but what is clear is the entire incident was the fault and instigated by “him”. “He” was married and convicted of domestic abuse so “he” has a history of violence and “he” also had a restraining order filed against “him”. The driver stayed at the scene and called 911. He was not considered a threat and has no history of violence and has been released waiting a hearing. Trans people have made it a point to push the idea that we’re all expected to play along w make believe. That this driver innocently called this guy sir, because he looks like a dude is no grounds to get up in someone’s face.
The press can be biased; I get that. However, I’m really interested in what was happening when the gun was pulled. I’m worried that ego and/or bias against transgenders was involved in the decision to shoot her. I hope that the driver felt he was in danger for some reason.
there was no malicious intent by the driver, he’s trying to make a living and he dealt with a person who obviously had a ‘hair trigger’ herself…there’s two sides to this story,
Was he allowed to carry a gun when delivering food?
Also if he was really driving away, and she was as he said walking behind his vehicle??
Why wouldn’t he just continue to leave?
I don’t think he was leaving at all.
Why not just apologize?
To pull out his gun and shoot her for being upset, wow!!
No food deliveries for me!
So anyone who, in your view, irrationally enters into a confrontation deserves to be murdered? That is a scary viewpoint, pretty obvious why you hide behind a psuedonym.
Money Tree; Do you know this as a fact or is this supposition on your part? were you a witness to this altercation?
Reported by WBAL. Most media dishonestly are not reporting the event as it occurred and was initially reported because media is as media is – lliars more interested in a narrative than the truth. Screaming in someone’s face shouldn’t end up in a shooting but chasing someone down over something so minor is insane.
Stop blaming trans people for the hate and violence directed at them. There was no reason for this killing.
Gender dysphoria is a sad illness which requires years of therapy and not affirmation from lunatics.
stay far away from trans people. they are not mentally well.
The people of Harford County need to at least be aware that Upper Chesapeake Hospital has a transitioning program, there is a pediatric endocrinologist employed in that program. That means they’re transitioning children in Harford County.
Follow the money. It is not about the health and well being of kids, but making $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I am sorry you are so afraid of healthcare. So scared you won’t even post with your real name. I can’t imagine how sad your life must be, living in fear of all the boogeymen.
DRIVING AWAY! Stops, gets out of vehicle with a deadly weapon, shoots and kills an unarmed individual. That is murder, plain and simple. The disagreement, no matter your viewpoint of the subject matter, was NOT justification for the murder. Unfortunately, a portion of this country believe that their opinion on any subject is not only right, but justification for any negative outcome on those they deem to be running afoul of their worldview. This is a murder, no reasonable person that believes in the traditional principles of American justice, can see it any other way.
To those posting bigoted anti-trans comments, need to take a closer look at their ignorance.
Goofball – the trans guy was literally chasing this guy’s car through the parking lot. As far as posting under my real name – you weirdo’s like the swarm, endanger and threaten method for getting your way even if your way is way cray. Just go away. As this horrendous example proves once again, there’s no reasoning with crazy people.
Well there you go, the problem is parking lots without exits. As anyone can tell you when in a car your greatest danger is someone on foot behind you. Thank you for clearing that up. As far as attempting to insult me from behind your “clever” nickname, I understand. You are a scared little person who feels emboldened by the ability to say whatever they feel under the cover of anonymity. While I can acknowledge that level of cowardice, being that fearful and weak is not something I can relate to, as I have no problem using my real name in posts. I would even, and this will blow your “mind”, say it to your face. But we all know that will never happen as you would find it hard to face that situation, what with the crippling terror and wet pants.
Seek help.
Thank you for expressing concern for me. I would as well suggest you find someone to discuss this crippling terror you are gripped with, at the mere thought of being identified with your opinions. Have a good day, Pumpkin.
“Charges upgraded, bail denied for suspect in killing of transgender woman in Bel Air”
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/deliver-driver-shoots-kills-transgender-woman-meghan-lewis-maryland/