Overview
- Police found four people fatally shot at a Park Avenue home and later discovered two more victims at separate addresses after following investigative leads.
- Authorities identified the suspect as 52‑year‑old Ryan Willis McFarland, who was located on the Riverfront Trail and died of a self‑inflicted gunshot while officers were speaking with him.
- Officials say all six victims are believed to be family members of the suspect and that detectives are processing multiple crime scenes and conducting witness interviews.
- The Muscatine Community School District confirmed two students and two district employees were among the victims and has deployed counselors and support resources for students and staff.
- The Muscatine Police Department is leading an active, multi‑agency investigation and is asking anyone with information to contact its Major Crimes Unit as there is no active threat to the public.