A quiet Sunday morning in Iowa Falls was shattered by a violent domestic dispute that left three people dead, including 42-year-old Jessica Marie Bennett. The incident unfolded in the early hours of November 9, 2025, at a residence on Willow Lane. Officers from the Iowa Falls Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call around 3:58 a.m. regarding several unresponsive individuals.
Upon their arrival, they discovered a tragic scene with three adults deceased from gunshot wounds.
The investigation determined that Shawn Michael Bean, a 45-year-old from Iowa Falls, was the perpetrator. Bean shot and killed Jessica Bennett and another individual, 51-year-old Alan Jandro Karalius of Garner. A fourth person was also shot during the incident but sustained non-fatal injuries and is expected to survive. After shooting the three individuals, Shawn Michael Bean then took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have stated that the shooting was the result of a domestic situation and was confined to the residence.
Jessica Bennett was a beloved mother of two sons and a talented hairdresser in the Iowa Falls community. She was remembered for her kindness, warmth, and the positive energy she shared with her clients and friends. The Iowa Falls-Alden School District brought in counselors to support students and staff in the wake of the tragedy. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing and involves multiple agencies, including the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Iowa State Patrol.
