(Monticello, Iowa) – One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Tuesday morning behind a Fareway store, in Monticello.  Police Chief Britt Smith said in a press release, that officers were called to the Fareway Store in Monticello at around 7:29-a.m., Tuesday, for a reported shooting. A 48-year-old store employee, later identified as Aaron McAtee, had been outside the store near the loading dock when he was shot. Investigators say the incident appears to be a random act of violence.

McAtee was flown to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where he died from his injuries. The Monticello Fareway Store had previously released a statement on social media, saying it was a member of the “Fareway Family” that was shot, calling it a “senseless act of violence.” The store has since taken that post down.

A Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy later found the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Nathan Russell of East Dubuque, in Hopkinton. While attempting to take Russell into custody, the man failed to comply with directions from the Deputy, who subsequently shot Russell. The suspect was also taken to the UIHC for treatment of his gunshot injuries.

The Delaware County Deputy who shot Russell has been placed on incident leave, pending the continued investigation. The incident was under investigation by the Iowa DCI, Jones and Delaware County Sheriff’s Offices. The incidents will be reviewed by the Jones County and Delaware County Attorney’s Offices.