CHESTER, PA – A Delaware County murder suspect was taken into custody in South Carolina recently, according to authorities.
The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office and the Chester City Police Department announced the arrest of Nasir Frisby, 42, of Chester, in connection with the July 28, 2020 murder at Candlewood Suites at 351 Welsh St. in Chester.
Firsby was arrested on January 26 by the Conway Police Department in South Carolina. He is interned at J. ReubenLong Detention Center located in Hoory County, South Carolina.
Frisby’s extradition to Delaware County for murder, first and second degree murder, firearm violations and related charges is pending.
Authorities said Chester city police were sent to Candlewood Suites to report a stabbing on July 28, 2020.
While the police responded to the call, he was updated for a shootout. After the policeman arrived at the scene, they observed the victim, Charles Bryant, 36, lying face down on the floor of the lobby.
front of the main entrance.
Upon checking Bryant, it was learned that he suffered gunshot wounds to the chest.
Bryant was pronounced dead on the spot by paramedics at Crozer Chester Medical Center.
An investigation was conducted by Chester Detective Benjamin Thomas and Detective Vincent Ficchi of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Delaware County District Attorney. As a result of the investigation, Frisby was identified as a suspect.
A warrant related to homicide charges has been issued for Frisby’s arrest.
“Detective Thomas, Detective Ficchi, the Chester City Police Department and the Criminal Investigation Division are to be commended for their work in bringing this perpetrator to justice,” said prosecutor Jack Stollsteimer. “I also want to thank the members of the Conway Police Department, South Carolina, for their cooperation in making this arrest. Hard work, skillful investigation and cooperation have resulted in the removal of an alleged killer from the street – it is a good day for enforcement. law. “