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The Murder of a 57 year old Trans Woman in Maryland — Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents
The Crime
Meghan Riley Lewis, 53, was a white trans woman living in Maryland, parent to two children, technology professional, a Dead Head, musician, and resoundingly lauded for her compassion and kindness. On December 27, she tragically joined the ranks of trans neighbors who have died violent deaths in 2023 when a single gunshot fatally penetrated her body.
According to authorities, the murderer, Brian Delen, 47, had been delivering food to someone in Meghan’s complex in Bel Air, Maryland. He misgendered her while searching for the delivery location. That’s when she confronted him, She was on foot and he was in a car. As he drove away, Meghan continued to rebuke his anti-trans comments. Finally, he exited the car, pulled out his firearm, and shot her one time. That’s all it took.
Evidently, he is currently in police custody, facing charges second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and a gun violation. On Friday, he has been released on GPS monitoring following a bail hearing, WJZ has learned.
Police said Lewis was shot in the upper torso and was taken to the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, where she died.
