Crime
Lesa McFarland and Her Children Fatally Shot by Husband Ryan Willis McFarland in Muscatine Murder-Suicide
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Authorities are investigating a tragic series of shootings that left six people dead, including the suspected gunman, in what police describe as a domestic-related murder-suicide spanning multiple locations across Muscatine on Monday, June 1, 2026.
According to the Muscatine Police Department, officers were first dispatched at approximately 12:12 p.m. to a reported shooting at a residence located at 210 Park Avenue.
Police officers and emergency medical personnel arrived at the residence and discovered four victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside the home. All four victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators quickly identified the suspected shooter as 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland of Muscatine.
Authorities said McFarland had fled the residence before law enforcement arrived. Officers immediately began searching for him and soon located him on the Riverfront Trail near the pedestrian bridge.
When officers found McFarland, he was suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police and emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
As detectives continued investigating the initial shooting scene, information emerged suggesting there could be additional victims connected to the incident.
Officers subsequently responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Mill Street, where they discovered an adult male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Investigators then responded to a business located at 808 Grandview Avenue, where another adult male was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
The discovery of the additional victims brought the total number of deaths connected to the incident to six, including the suspected gunman.
Preliminary findings indicate the shootings stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Authorities said all victims are believed to be family members of Ryan Willis McFarland.
One victim has been identified as Lesa McFarland, who was reportedly the wife of the suspect. Officials have not yet publicly released the identities of the remaining victims as family notifications continue.
The tragedy has had a profound impact on the Muscatine Community School District.
In a statement released to families and staff, district officials confirmed that two school district employees and two current students were among those killed during the incident.
School leaders described the event as an unimaginable loss for the entire community.
“It is with profound sadness that we share news of a tragic incident that occurred Monday afternoon in our community involving the McFarland family,” the district said in a statement. “Our hearts are broken for the family members, friends, colleagues, classmates, and all those affected by this unimaginable loss.”
To support students and staff, counseling services and crisis support resources were made available beginning Tuesday morning at Muscatine High School, Susan Clark Junior High School, Madison Elementary, McKinley Elementary, and Franklin Elementary.
The Muscatine Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from the Muscatine Fire Department, Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
Detectives continue processing multiple crime scenes, reviewing evidence, and conducting witness interviews to determine the full sequence of events that led to the deadly shootings.
Officials have emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Lieutenant David O’Connor of the Muscatine Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (563) 263-9922, extension 608. Authorities said anonymous tips will also be accepted.
As the investigation continues, the Muscatine community is mourning the loss of multiple lives and supporting the families, students, educators, and loved ones affected by one of the deadliest domestic violence incidents in the city’s recent history.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.