Ryan Willis McFarland had a criminal record according to police
A man is believed to have shot six members of his family before taking his own life. The tragic incident took place in Muscatine, Iowa, approximately 50 miles (80 kilometres) southeast of Cedar Rapids.
Police were called to the scene where they found four people fatally shot, according to Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies at a press briefing. He added that the suspect, 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland of Muscatine, was later located on a city trail.
The Daily Star reports that when he was approached by police, he turned the gun on himself.
Kies said: “While talking to Ryan Willis McFarland, he took his own life.”
Two additional men, also thought to be relatives of McFarland, were later found shot dead at separate locations across the city, according to Kies. One man was discovered at his residence, while the other was found deceased inside the building of a local business, he added.
Authorities have yet to disclose the identities of the victims or any additional information about them.
“Today I simply do not have the words,” expressed Kies. “This act of evil and what it has done to our community.”
The local police department is persisting with their investigation into the shootings, processing the crime scenes and conducting interviews. Officers have appealed to anyone with information to contact the major crimes unit.
Kies confirmed that McFarland had a criminal record, but refrained from divulging any further details.
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