Court records reveal that Alias Reed, 25, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and his wife, Kaylyne Sweazy, 27, faces a charge of tampering with evidence in the double-murder of Curtis Strom, 77, and William Reffett, 49, at a Bloomfield bowling alley. The couple was also involved in a custody battle for their newborn child, which was being handled in court on the same day as the killings. Investigators do not believe the custody battle and the killings are related. The motive for the murders remains unclear, and the community of Bloomfield, Nebraska, is reeling from the shocking event.
The Nebraska State Patrol has identified the victims of a double homicide at a bowling alley in Bloomfield as Curtis Strom, 77, and William Reffert, 49. Alias Reed, 25, has been arrested for two counts of first-degree murder and one count of robbery, while his girlfriend, Kaylyne Sweazy, was arrested for tampering with evidence. The motive for the shooting is still unclear, and the community of Bloomfield, with a population of a little over 1,000, has been deeply affected by the tragic event.
The Nebraska State Patrol, along with local law enforcement, is investigating a double-homicide in Bloomfield, Nebraska, with multiple persons of interest detained and no ongoing threat to the public. NSP crime scene investigators are on site, and troopers are ensuring community safety. The authorities are working to notify the families of the deceased individuals, and the investigation is ongoing.
A portion of a retaining wall near a UPMC garage in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood collapsed, causing disruptions for drivers. No injuries or property damage were reported, and the parking garage remains open while structural engineers assess the wall's integrity. The entrance along Baum Boulevard is closed, and city officials briefly closed the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway below the collapse as a precaution.
A proposal to add housing units, a grocery store, and a public plaza to Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood has been denied by the city's Zoning Board of Adjustments. The board denied a variance for increased height and additional housing, including affordable units, for the project. The developer, Echo Realty, sought to increase the maximum height allowed on the site to build a 248-unit apartment building, a grocery store, retail space, and parking. The board cited the lack of authority to disregard council determinations and insufficient evidence for the variances. The decision has raised concerns about housing supply, economic growth, and exclusionary zoning practices in the neighborhood.
A male was found shot in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, with a gunshot wound to the lower trunk area. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, and two vehicles were also struck by gunfire. Police are investigating the incident.
Shots were fired during a robbery at a business in Bloomfield, Connecticut, in which the victim was robbed at gunpoint and pistol-whipped. Three masked suspects fired shots at the building and fled into nearby woods. The victim sustained minor injuries, and the police are investigating the detained individual's involvement. Multiple police agencies, including drones and K9 teams, assisted in the search for the suspects, but they were not located. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bloomfield Police Detective Unit.
One person is in police custody after a shooting in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, which left an adult male in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. A nearby house also sustained some damage from bullets and casings were located at the scene. Police are continuing to investigate this shooting.
