US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life

Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people who they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police Monday.

Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies identified the suspect as 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland of Muscatine.

Police received a report of a shooting just after noon on Monday.

A shooting across several locations in Muscatine, Iowa, has left seven people dead, including the gunman.