A fatal shooting occurred Monday inside the Muscatine Hy-Vee on 2nd Avenue. Authorities responded shortly after 2 PM on June 30, 2025. Officers discovered 37-year-old Kalista Rae Hallberg of Letts, Iowa, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect, Ian Antonio Hernandez of Davenport, fled but was located in a red minivan at the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 38. Police discovered Hernandez with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and provided medical assistance before he was transported in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the incident was related to a domestic dispute between the victim and the suspect. The Muscatine Hy-Vee will remain closed until the scene is cleared.
The Muscatine Police Department continues to process the crime scenes and interview witnesses. If you have information regarding this incident, please contact Lt. David O’Connor of the Muscatine Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at 563-263-9922 ext. 608. Callers may remain anonymous.
The Muscatine Police Department was assisted by the Muscatine Fire Department, the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Department, and the Iowa State Patrol.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
