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Domestic dispute leads to homicide, person of interest not held

A domestic dispute that led to the death of a 46-year-old Prairieville Township man Sept 23 is still under investigation, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said.

 

David Cooper, 69, and Carol Reed lived at 15069 Burchette Road home in the township. Reed’s son, Brian Douglas Reed, moved in with his mother two years ago, after being released from a lengthy term in a California prison, according to Leaf.

 

A domestic dispute developed late Friday/early Saturday morning between the two men, which resulted in Cooper shooting Brian Reed with a 12 gauge shotgun. Reed died at the scene despite lifesaving efforts by Barry County deputies and EMT’s.

 

As a person of interest, Cooper was taken into custody for questioning by investigators.  He was released from custody Sunday, Sept 24.

 

Leaf said there was not enough evidence to file criminal charges against Cooper, pending the results of an autopsy set for today, and further investigation.

 

Because it was a homicide, the report on the investigation will go to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office for review Leaf said.

 

Deputies Scott Ware and Barry Brandt responded to the situation, Pride Care EMS assisted deputies. Detective Sgt. Janette Maki was the investigator. 

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