In the small community of Decatur City, Iowa, the life of 26-year-old Ryan Scott Fulkerson, a Caucasian male, was cut tragically short on Friday, May 16, 2014. Born on October 10, 1987, in Des Moines, Ryan was a graduate of Central Decatur High School and was known in the Leon area where he worked. His life, however, ended due to an act of gun violence.
Details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain scarce in publicly available online sources.
Information regarding any official investigation into the shooting, potential suspects, or any arrests made in connection with the incident has not been made public. The narrative of what transpired on that spring day in Decatur City is largely untold in the online records available.
A father to twin daughters, Ryan was remembered by his family and friends for his love of working on cars and building derby cars with his brother. His obituary paints a picture of a young man who enjoyed spending his free time with his children, nieces, and nephew. He was survived by his parents, Scott and Tammy Fulkerson, a sister, and a brother. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 24, 2014, as his community mourned the loss of a young life. To date, the case remains without publicly identified suspects or arrests.
