Man charged in killings at Nebraska bowling alley will undergo competency evaluation

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The man accused of killing two people at a northeast Nebraska bowling alley will have his mental competency evaluated.

Knox County Judge Donna Taylor on Friday ordered the Lincoln Regional Center to evaluate 25-year-old Alias Reed to see if he is competent to stand trial.

The evaluation was requested by Reed’s attorney, who said in a court filing that he “is aware of sufficient facts about defendant’s mental condition to raise an issue about his competency.”

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Authorities said Reed fatally shot 77-year-old Curtis Strom and 49-year-old William Reffett on Feb. 20 in Bloomfield, a town of about 1,000 people.

He faces two counts of first-degree murder, plus two weapon charges, and is being held without bail.

His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

Reed’s girlfriend, 27-year-old Kaylynn Sweazy, is accused of helping him dispose of the shotgun used in the slayings.

She has been charged with evidence tampering and will be arraigned on March 26 in district court.