FROM THE DESK OF:
Interim Commissioner Katrina Blackwell #259
Chester Police Department

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 18:23 hours, members of the Chester Police Department responded to reports of a domestic-related shooting incident in the 500 block of Dorian Drive.

Upon arrival, responding officers heard a gunshot and immediately upgraded the call to an active shooter incident. Officers approached the scene and located two individuals on the ground outside the residence—one suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand and a second male, later identified as Kyle Rhyanes, a 36-year-old male, who was unharmed. Officers safely relocated both individuals from the immediate area.

While clearing the residence, officers discovered an unresponsive male with a gunshot wound to the neck, later identified as Corey Rhyanes, a 35-year-old male. Medics pronounced Corey Rhyanes deceased at 18:44 hours.

Following initial investigation, Kyle Rhyanes was detained for further questioning. Detectives determined that Tonia Rhyanes, Kyle Rhyanes, Corey Rhyanes, and Ka’Brea Johnson had arrived together at the location on Dorian Drive. Upon arrival, an altercation ensued, resulting in the shooting of Johnson’s boyfriend and the homicide of Corey Rhyanes.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle Rhyanes was arraigned on October 24, 2025, before the Honorable Judge David Griffin of the Linwood District Court 32-1-36, on the following charges:

Rhyanes was remanded to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility without bail.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information or video footage related to this incident is urged to contact:

Detective Patrick Flynn
Chester Police Department
Cell: 484-645-9211
Email: pflynn314@chesterpolice.org

CID Detective Vinny Port
Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division
Cell: 610-891-5337
Email: portv@co.delaware.pa.us