US Marshals arrest suspect in murder of 7-year-old Kennedy Maxie

ATLANTA - The suspect wanted in connection to the shooting death of 7-year-old Kennedy Maxie was arrested Wednesday, Atlanta police confirmed. 

Kennedy was shot while returning from a day of Christmas shopping in Buckhead near Phipps Plaza and later died.

24-year-old Daquan Reed was found by US Marshals in Hampton, Virginia. He is awaiting extradition back to Atlanta.

Daquan Reed (Atlanta Police Department)

Reed faces charges of felony murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and reckless endangerment, all connected to the incident on Dec. 21.

MORE: 7-year-old shot while riding with family in Buckhead dies

Crime Stoppers initially offered a $10,000 reward, which was increased to $15,000 thanks to a contribution from Attorney Jackie Patterson.

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