KPD Arrest Suspect in a Pair of Shootings

Robert Steed, 20 (Courtesy: KPD)

KPD Arrest Suspect in a Pair of Shootings

The suspect on the run in connection to two separate shootings is in custody.

20 year-old Robert Steed was arrested Friday in connection to a pair of shootings on July 20th, charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.  He was released on bond Saturday morning, is scheduled to appear in court today (Monday morning).

Steed reportedly fired several shots at a home on Hazen Street because a man living in the home allegedly slept with the mother of his child.  

Later that day, Steed encountered the man, identified as 23-year-old Dereke Upton, at the Shell gas station on Summit Hill Drive, and a fight escalated into gunfire.  Steed was hit with a bullet from his own gun.

Upton was taken into custody, charged with aggravated assault in connection to the shooting.

Robert Steed, 20 (Courtesy: KPD)

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KPD Arrest Suspect in a Pair of Shootings

Robert Steed, 20 (Courtesy: KPD)

KPD Arrest Suspect in a Pair of Shootings

The suspect on the run in connection to two separate shootings is in custody.

20 year-old Robert Steed was arrested Friday in connection to a pair of shootings on July 20th, charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.  He was released on bond Saturday morning, is scheduled to appear in court today (Monday morning).

Steed reportedly fired several shots at a home on Hazen Street because a man living in the home allegedly slept with the mother of his child.  

Later that day, Steed encountered the man, identified as 23-year-old Dereke Upton, at the Shell gas station on Summit Hill Drive, and a fight escalated into gunfire.  Steed was hit with a bullet from his own gun.

Upton was taken into custody, charged with aggravated assault in connection to the shooting.

Robert Steed, 20 (Courtesy: KPD)