Juvenile charged in shooting death of Sabrie Pierce in Chester

A juvenile has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Sabrie Pierce during what authorities said was an attempted drug deal Sunday night in Chester.

The juvenile, who was not identified and no age was given, allegedly shot Pierce twice shortly after 8 p.m. in the 2700 block of Madison Street, outside the Wallingford apartment complex Estates.

The shooting was captured on surveillance video, according to the probable cause affidavit. A small group had gathered to sell two ounces of marijuana when the accused juvenile fired shots while standing next to a black Infiniti, according to the affidavit. The shooter then fled the scene holding what appears to be his weapon.

Another gun is seen falling to the ground where Pierce collapsed.

Pierce was taken to Crozer-Chester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The accused juvenile also showed up at the hospital and allegedly admitted to being at the crime scene, but gave a false story, according to the affidavit. The affidavit does not specify why the accused went to the hospital.

He was charged with crimes related to theft and other crimes.

The Delaware County Daily Times reported that Pierce was in the 11th grade at Chester High School.

Chester Upland School District officials could not be reached for comment.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said in a statement: “The families of two young men are grieving today, their lives forever changed by this tragedy. Despite the great progress we have made in the fight against gun violence, particularly in Chester, there is still much more to do.