DES MOINES, Iowa (Court TV) — An Iowa man is facing life in prison if convicted of shooting his girlfriend’s parents, killing one and critically injuring the other.

FILE – Hamza Smajlovic booking photo. (Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa)

Hamza Smajlovic, 25, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, attempted murder and domestic assault in connection with the November 1, 2024, shooting that killed Ruth Robison, 45, and critically injured her husband, Tony.

According to police, the Robisons were at the Des Moines home helping their daughter, Jasmyne Robison, pack her belongings when Smajlovic allegedly opened fire.

According to a criminal complaint obtained by the Des Moines Register , both Ruth and Tony were shot in the head.

Jasmyne, who lived at the home with Smajlovic, was n

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