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Person arrested after knife pulled during fight at Chester ShopRite plaza

The incident happened Wednesday evening near several businesses, prompting a large police response captured in viewer video.

Blaise Gomez

Aug 7, 2025, 6:41 PM

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A person was arrested after police say a knife was pulled during a fistfight outside the ShopRite plaza on Brookside Avenue in Chester.

The incident happened Wednesday evening near several businesses, prompting a large police response captured in viewer video.

According to Village of Chester police, one of the individuals involved in the fight brandished a key ring knife during the altercation.

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Authorities say one person was taken into custody, though their name has not been released.

Town of Chester Police, who also responded to the scene, say 911 callers reported that someone had been hit in the face and that a knife was displayed during the incident.

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