Shooting suspects sought

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Brothers allegedly shot man in arm, abdomen

Melanie Ruberti

mruberti@civitasmedia.com

Kadeem, left, and Joseph Reed are shown in this undated photo provided by the West Point Police Department. The brothers are sought in connection to a shooting where a man was struck twice by bullets.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/08/web1_WEB0812ReedKadeemAndJoseph.jpgKadeem, left, and Joseph Reed are shown in this undated photo provided by the West Point Police Department. The brothers are sought in connection to a shooting where a man was struck twice by bullets.

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WEST POINT — Police are searching for two brothers who they believe shot a man twice Aug. 2.

Investigators said Monday that arrest warrants have been issued for Joseph Jartez Reed, 28, and Kadeem Onterio Reed, 25.

West Point police officials said officers responded to the 1400 block of East 12th Street on Aug. 2 in reference to someone who had been shot.

When officers arrived, they found the victim had been shot twice: once in his arm and once in his lower abdomen, investigators stated.

According to police, the victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital for treatment. Officers said the suspects had already fled the scene by the time they arrived.

Investigators now need the community’s help in finding the brothers. Detectives said Kadeem Reed is 5-foot-11, weighs 150 to 160 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Detectives said Joseph Reed is 5-foot-7, weighs 175 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the West Point Police Department at 706-645-3525 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.

Melanie Ruberti is a reporter at LaGrange Daily News. She may be reached at 706-884-7311, ext. 2156.