United News of Bangladesh

Six people were killed in a series of shootings in the US state of Iowa that police believe were linked to a family dispute. The suspected gunman was later found dead from what authorities said was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine. Police said all six victims are believed to have been members of his family. The shootings occurred at several locations across the city of Muscatine on Monday. Police said officers first responded to reports of a shooting shortly after noon at a residence, where they found four people with gunshot wounds. All four victims were pronounced dead at the scene.   McFarland had left the area before officers arrived. He was later located on a riverfront trail near a pedestrian bridge, where police found him with a gunshot wound believed to be self-inflicted. Despite receiving medical assistance, he was declared dead at the scene. During the investigation, detectives discovered another man dead from an apparent gunshot wound at a separate residence. A further search led officers to a business premises, where they found a sixth victim, also dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Authorities said preliminary findings suggest the shootings stemmed from a domestic dispute involving family members. Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies described the incident as an "act of evil" and said the investigation remains ongoing. Police have not yet released the names or ages of the victims. Officials confirmed that McFarland had a previous criminal record but did not provide further details. Muscatine, a city of about 23,500 people located along the Mississippi River in southeastern Iowa, was left shaken by the tragedy. In a message posted on Facebook, Muscatine Mayor Brad Bark expressed sympathy for the victims and their families, saying the community's "hearts are heavy" following the deadly shootings. With inputs from BBC.