Crime
Glenwood shooting suspect identified as Dennis Burrell, 2 people dead, 1 in critical condition
GLENWOOD, IOWA – Authorities in Glenwood are investigating a violent incident that left two people dead, another in critical condition, and a home engulfed in flames Wednesday evening.
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The suspect, identified as Dennis Burrell, is believed to have shot the victims before setting fire to his residence.
During a late-night press conference, Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen confirmed that officers, along with deputies from the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, responded to reports of an active shooter at approximately 7:56 p.m.
The incident occurred at a residence located at 409 North Grove Street.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.
Their identities have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Chief Johansen described the situation as an “isolated incident” and confirmed that a person of interest is in custody. “There is no ongoing threat to the community,” Johansen said.
“This remains an active investigation, with assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Mills County Sheriff’s Office.”
Local residents reported hearing an explosion and gunfire prior to the fire erupting at the suspect’s home.
The structure was significantly damaged.
According to a neighbor who spoke with Channel2 NOW, the suspect allegedly shot and killed two individuals before deliberately setting the residence on fire.
Emergency crews worked quickly to contain the blaze and secure the area.
Johansen commended the swift response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including units who were attending a nearby community event just blocks away in the downtown square.
“This incident demonstrated the strength of our coordinated response,” said Johansen. “We’re grateful for the support from the Iowa State Patrol and our local partners.”
The scene remains under investigation as Iowa DCI agents conduct a full forensic assessment of the property.
Police are expected to provide further updates once the site has been processed.
Road closures were implemented along Elm Street and North Myrtle Street between 4th and 5th Streets but are expected to be lifted by Thursday morning.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Glenwood Police Department at 712-527-4844.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.