MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — Two of the six people who died in a fatal shooting in Iowa on Monday that authorities believe was carried out by a relative were students in a local school district, the superintendent said.The suspect, 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland, of Muscatine, killed himself when confronted by police later that day, according to authorities.Muscatine Community School District Superintendent Clint Christopher did not disclose the two students’ names, ages or class years.In a message to the school community, he also said two other people who died were school district employees.“Our hearts are broken for the family members, friends, colleagues, classmates, and all those affected by this unimaginable loss,” Christopher said.The district had counselors available for students Tuesday.Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said during a brief news conference that he planned to release more details about the victims, including their ages, during a Tuesday evening vigil. He did not disclose a motive for the shootings or any information about how they unfolded.
“We just need the community to understand that the most powerful piece for us to move forward is to continue to love each other through this,” he said, his voice breaking with emotion.
