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Iowa Man Kills Six Family Members Before Taking His Own Life

A man in Muscatine, Iowa, is suspected of killing six of his relatives in a series of shootings before committing suicide. Police are investigating the incident, which has been described as an 'act of evil'.

2 Jun, 02:43 — 2 Jun, 15:25
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NYTMostly Factual12d ago

Police Say Muscatine, Iowa Man Shot 6 Relatives Before Killing Himself

The man, Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, was confronted by the police, who said the killings followed a domestic dispute.

By Christine Hauser

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The GuardianMostly Factual13d ago

Iowa shootings: gunman suspected of killing six relatives then himself

Police say four found dead in Muscatine home and two elsewhere in apparent ‘domestic-related dispute’ and suspect took own life while speaking to officers Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people who they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police. Police were called Monday to a home in Muscatine, about 50 miles (80km) south-east of Cedar Rapids, where they found four people fatally shot, Muscatine police chief Anthony Kies...

By Agencies

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Fox NewsMixed12d ago

Iowa man suspected of killing 6 family members in 'act of evil'

An Iowa man suspected of fatally shooting six relatives in Muscatine died by suicide after being confronted by police, authorities said Monday.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual12d ago

US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life

US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life

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The IndependentMostly Factual13d ago

Gunman kills six members of his own family in ‘evil’ Iowa shooting spree: cops

Ryan Willis McFarland turned the gun on himself after he was apprehended by police officers, Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said

By Alex Croft

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual13d ago

7 dead, including lone suspect, in series of shootings across Iowa's Muscatine

7 dead, including lone suspect, in series of shootings across Iowa's Muscatine

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual13d ago

Gunman kills six people, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

A preliminary investigation into the gun violence indicated the shootings "stemmed from a domestic-related dispute," the Muscatine Police Department said in a statement.

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cyprus-mail13d ago

Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

A gunman killed six members of his family, then took his own life, during a spate of shootings on Monday in the eastern Iowa city of Muscatine, a waterfront town situated across the Mississippi River from Illinois, police said. A preliminary investigation into the gun violence indicated the shootings “stemmed from a domestic-related dispute,” the […]

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