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Four dead at an eastern Iowa park

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July 22nd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(UPDATE/Radio Iowa) – Three people were found shot to death in the campground at Maquoketa Caves State Park early this (Friday) morning and authorities say suspect has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have identified the suspected gunman as 23-year-old Anthony Sherwin, of Nebraska.

Police arrived at Maquoketa Caves State Park shortly before 7 a.m. after reports of a shooting and found the bodies of three campers. The campground was evacuated and the park was closed. The suspect’s body was found between 11 and 11:30 a.m. west of the park.

An agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says there is no threat to the public, but the park will remain closed.