Gunman Kills Six Family Members in Iowa Domestic Shooting Before Taking His Own Life
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- •Six family members were fatally shot in Muscatine, Iowa, on June 1, 2026, by 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland, who later took his own life.
- •Four victims were found inside a residence on Park Avenue; two additional victims were discovered at separate locations on Mill Street and Grandview Avenue.
- •Police confirmed the victims were all related to the suspect; at least two were reported to be children.
- •The incident is under investigation as a domestic-related dispute; the suspect had a prior criminal record, though details were not disclosed.
MUSCATINE, Iowa – A domestic-related dispute escalated into a fatal shooting rampage in Muscatine, eastern Iowa, on Monday, June 1, 2026. Police reported that Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine, fatally shot six members of his family before taking his own life. The incident began just after noon local time, prompting a rapid police response.
According to the Muscatine Police Department, officers arrived at a residence on Park Avenue following reports of gunfire. Four victims were found deceased inside the home. The suspect, McFarland, had fled the scene but was quickly identified through police records. He was located on the Muscatine riverfront trail near a pedestrian bridge. As officers attempted to engage with him, McFarland reportedly took his own life.
