USA: 52yo Ex-Husband Hunted Down 6 Family Members At 3 Locations. He Shot And Killed His Ex-Wife, 4 Sons, And 1 Daughter. He Then Took His Own Life. They Divorced 3 Years Ago.

Seven people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting spree at multiple locations across Iowa on Monday in what authorities say appears to have stemmed from a domestic dispute. KFDM YouTube published June 2, 2026: Iowa shooting spree leaves seven deceased after suspect targeted family members.

KWQC News published June 2, 2026: Who was Ryan McFarland, the man accused of killing 6 family members in Muscatine?

KWQC News published June 4, 2026: Remembering the 6 victims killed in the Muscatine shooting. Six people were killed Monday during a shooting in Muscatine before the gunman fatally shot himself.

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WANE NBC15 News, local

UPDATE: Victims identified at vigil for 7 dead in Muscatine murder-suicide

written by Linda Cook, Bryan Bobb

Thursday June 4, 2026

UPDATE: The names of the seven victims killed Monday in Muscatine shootings were released Tuesday evening at a vigil. They are:

• Ryan McFarland, 52, the suspected shooter.
• Lesa McFarland, 51 (ex-wife)
• Dakota Whitlow, 32 (son)
• Austin Harris, 29 (son)
• Ryle McFarland, 20 (daughter)
• Mark McFarland, 16 (son)
• Ryan McFarland, 13 (son)

Johnathan McFarland, the surviving son of Lesa and Ryan McFarland, spoke for a few minutes at the vigil. He was soft-spoken and took his time when he referred the tragedy that took the lives of his family.

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The National Desk

7 dead in Iowa shooting spree after suspect targeted family members, police say

written by Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

Tuesday June 2, 2026

MUSCATINE, Iowa (TNND) — Seven people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting spree at multiple locations across Iowa on Monday in what authorities say appears to have stemmed from a domestic dispute.

The Muscatine Police Department said the shootings occurred at two homes and a business. Preliminary findings indicate the violence was the result of a domestic-related dispute.

Four victims were found after officers responded to a report of a shooting at the first home around 12:12 p.m., authorities said. As the investigation unfolded, detectives discovered two additional victims at other locations.

"All victims are believed to be family members of the deceased suspect," police said.

The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland, was later found near a pedestrian bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said during a news briefing that McFarland took his own life while officers were speaking with him.

"Officers and EMS personnel rendered aid. However, he was pronounced deceased at the scene," Kies said.

Muscatine Community Schools said on social media that two employees and two students were among those killed.

"Our hearts are broken for the family members, friends, colleagues, classmates, and all those affected by this unimaginable loss," Superintendent Clint Christopher said. "We ask that you keep everyone impacted in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time."

Kies added that McFarland had a criminal record but did not provide additional details.