Crime & Safety

Watch: New Details Given After Suspect Charged With Killing Tuscaloosa Teen

Here's what investigators had to say Sunday night following the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a 13-year-old boy on Friday.

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit announced the arrest of James Deanthony Reed, 18, Sunday night in connection with the Washington Square shooting death of 13-year-old Kei'lan Allen on Friday.

Click here or watch the video link above to hear what Unit Commander Captain Jack Kennedy had to say following the arrest, as more details were provided to give insight into the tragic killing of an innocent teenager.

Those with any information into this case are asked to call (205) 349-2121, (205) 464-8690 or report anonymously at (205) 752-STOP (7867).

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