Incident Summary – June 30, 2025, ≈2 p.m.

Incident Summary – June 30, 2025, ≈2 p.m.

• Muscatine police responded to the Hy‑Vee on 2nd Avenue after reports of a shooting inside.

• 37-year-old Kalista Hallberg, of nearby Letts, Iowa, was found inside with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on the scene.

• No additional victims or suspect information has been confirmed by authorities yet.

🚨 Police Response & Investigation Status

• Local law enforcement secured the scene and are actively interviewing witnesses and reviewing store surveillance footage.

• The investigation remains ongoing. Details such as whether the shooting was targeted or a random act are still under review.

👥 Community Impact

• The event has left the close-knit Muscatine community distressed. Local officials and store staff are offering support and grief counseling to employees and patrons.

• Hy‑Vee officials likely will release statements regarding store closure or counseling assistance once more facts are available.

🔎 What’s Next

• The Muscatine Police Department is appealing for anyone with information or relevant video to come forward.

• Residents should stay alert for official updates or press briefings.

• In the meantime, mental-health and crisis support services are being made available for those affected.

📣 How You Can Help

• If you witnessed the incident or have security footage, please contact Muscatine Police.

• Community members struggling emotionally may access local mental health resources; Iowa residents can dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime.