A tragic incident in Glenwood, Iowa, on Wednesday night (August 6) resulted in two deaths and one person critically injured. The event began with a shooting in a residential home, followed by an explosion and subsequent fire , according to Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen . The town of Glenwood, with a population of about 5,000, is located approximately 150 miles southwest of Des Moines.

The police received reports of the shooting around 8 p.m., prompting a swift response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Iowa State Patrol. Two individuals were shot inside the home before an explosion occurred, leading to a fire that engulfed the residence .

A person of interest was taken into custody , but authorities have not confirmed if this individual is the one who wa

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