A shooting and fire in Glenwood, Iowa, resulted in two deaths and one injury. A suspect is in custody. The incident is considered isolated.
A devastating incident unfolded in Glenwood, Iowa, leaving two individuals dead and one critically injured following a shooting and subsequent fire. The events occurred on Wednesday night, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
Police were dispatched to a residence in Glenwood, a town southwest of Des Moines, after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered that at least two people had sustained gunshot wounds. Shortly thereafter, an explosion ignited a raging fire at the same location.
Authorities have apprehended a person of interest connected to both the shooting and the ensuing fire. Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen reassured the community, stating, "This has been determined to be an isolated incident and there is no further threat to the community."
The names of the victims have not yet been released as the investigation continues. Chief Johansen also noted that law enforcement had been called to the residence on previous occasions, although specifics regarding those incidents remain undisclosed.