A judge set bond at $5 million after the suspect appeared by video Monday.
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — A 22-year-old Texas man was charged with murder Monday after police said a Costco employee was fatally shot Saturday evening at the Strongsville warehouse store.
Christian M. Bryant, of Fort Worth, Texas, appeared by video in Berea Municipal Court after the shooting that killed 61-year-old Randolph E. Corrigan, a Cleveland resident and Costco employee. Prosecutors asked for a $5 million bond, and the judge granted it. The case is now headed to a Cuyahoga County grand jury, where jurors will review the evidence and decide whether to indict Bryant.
Police said officers were called at 5:43 p.m. Saturday to the Costco in the 16600 block of Royalton Road after reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Corrigan with multiple gunshot wounds. Several bystanders were already trying to help him, according to police reports. Officers began first aid before paramedics took Corrigan to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he died.
An investigative report said Corrigan had been shot seven to eight times. Officers also reported finding a firearm on the ground near Bryant and securing it at the scene. During Monday’s hearing, Bryant made a brief statement, saying, “This man approached me with a knife.” Police have not said publicly what led to the confrontation, and the full sequence of events remains under investigation.
Corrigan’s family was represented in court Monday. A family spokesperson said they want “justice be served.” Corrigan was described as the sole caregiver for his mother. The two lived together on Cleveland’s west side. Officials have not released additional details about any connection between Corrigan and Bryant before the shooting.
The murder charge filed against Bryant is an unclassified felony under Ohio law. The case will be presented to the Cuyahoga County grand jury, and authorities said additional charges could be considered as the investigation continues. Police are still seeking information from people who were at the store and have not yet spoken with investigators.
The Costco was the focus of a large police response Saturday evening, with officers securing the area as shoppers and workers left the scene. Evidence markers were seen near the store entrance after the shooting. Costco had not issued a public statement on the case as of Monday afternoon.
Bryant remained jailed Monday on the $5 million bond. The next major step is review by the Cuyahoga County grand jury.
Author note: Last updated April 27, 2026.