Kalista Hallberg was recognized by the Muscatine, Iowa Police Department on Monday night, June 30, 2025, as the woman who died in a terrible act of violence at Hy-Vee. At 2:01 p.m. on Monday, June 30th, several reports of gunfire were sent to MUSCOM from the Muscatine Hy-Vee, located at 2400 2nd Avenue.
Officers arriving at the scene they found the victim, Kalista Rae Hallberg, 37, of Letts, Iowa, who had been shot many times. On the spot, Despite the greatest efforts of the medical staff, Hallberg was declared dead.
“As your Mayor, to every person who witnessed this terrible event, carrying the weight of trauma, and to the employees and customers of Hy-Vee and CBI Bank & Trust, we feel for you deeply and want to assure you that your safety is our priority. We stand with you, holding you in our thoughts and prayers as we navigate this sorrow together.” Mayor Brad Bark said on Facebook.
Suspect
Ian Antonio Hernandez, the male suspect from 7171 W. 60th Street, Davenport, Iowa, is critically injured and may not survive. According to preliminary investigations, the shooting started as a result of a domestic argument between Hernandez, the defendant, and Hallberg, the victim.
Hernandez drove off in a red Chrysler minivan after the altercation. The car was found by officers at the junction of Highways 61 and 38. They saw him with a gunshot wound to his own body as they approached the car.
Hernandez received medical attention from the officers until the Muscatine Fire Department officials showed up.
Hernandez was flown to the University of Iowa Hospital after being taken by the Muscatine Fire Department to UnityPoint Health-Trinity Hospital. According to officials, Hernandez is presumed innocent until and until a court of law proves otherwise.
The processing of crime sites and witness interviews will continue at the scene by the Muscatine Police Department. Call the Major Crimes Unit of the Muscatine Police Department at 563-263-9922, extension 608, to speak with Lt. David O’Connor if you have any information about this occurrence. Callers can stay anonymous.
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