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Tragic Incident at Bloomfield Bowling Alley
In a shocking turn of events, two people have been arrested in Nebraska after a man entered a bowling alley in Bloomfield with a shotgun and fatally shot two men. Alias Reed, 25, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and robbery, while his girlfriend, Kaylyne Sweazy, 27, faces charges of tampering with evidence.
The tragic incident took place on February 20 at Curt’s Lanes & Dining bowling alley in Bloomfield. Reed walked into the establishment with a shotgun concealed in a cardboard box and proceeded to shoot and kill two men, identified as Curtis Strom, 77, and William Reffett, 49.
According to reports, Reed had the intention of robbing Reffett before fatally shooting both men in the head. Strom, a well-known business owner in the community, was remembered fondly for his generosity and sense of humour.
Motive and Aftermath
Investigators revealed that Reed and Sweazy were involved in a custody battle over their newborn baby on the same day as the shooting. The couple was fighting to regain custody of their child, who had been placed in the state’s care.
After the shooting, Reed stole money from the victims’ wallets and the register before fleeing the scene. The shotgun used in the crime was later found discarded in a ditch several miles away. Authorities believe Reed and Sweazy disposed of the weapon together.
Reed was apprehended shortly after the incident, while Sweazy was taken into custody for tampering with evidence. The couple had filed a motion to expedite the custody hearing for their child, indicating a possible motive for the violent act.
Legal Proceedings and Community Response
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left reeling from the senseless tragedy that has claimed two lives. Friends and family of the victims have taken to social media to express their grief and share memories of Strom and Reffett.
Authorities are working diligently to bring justice to the victims and their families as Reed and Sweazy face the legal consequences of their actions. The shocking nature of the crime has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Bloomfield.
As the details of the case continue to emerge, the community mourns the loss of two beloved individuals and grapples with the senseless violence that has shattered their peace.
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