A man from Chester is still on the run, while another has been apprehended, in connection with a fatal highway shooting in Delaware County. The incident, which occurred on December 23, 2024, resulted in the death of one man and the injury of another, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Chris Gordy was discovered fatally shot in a vehicle on I-95 northbound at mile marker 1.6 in Upper Chichester Township at approximately 1:22 a.m. on October 7, 2023, according to troopers. Additionally, a passenger in the vehicle was also found with gunshot wounds.
Ronald Collins, a 36-year-old resident of Chester, was apprehended on December 12th. He has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and violations of the Uniform Firearms Act, according to the authorities. On the other hand, Daryl Eugene Beckett, aged 35 and hailing from Chester as well, is still on the run and is considered to be armed and dangerous.
If you have any information about Beckett’s location, please urgently contact the police by dialing 911 or reaching out to the PA State Police at 484-840-1000. You can also provide tips anonymously through PSP Tips at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or submit them online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107.
If you have any information that could lead to an arrest, remember that you can call anonymously and potentially receive a cash reward.
The police are currently conducting an ongoing investigation, and they have stated that the information released is accurate as of December 23rd. However, they have also mentioned that the information is subject to updates as new details arise.