Visitation and Celebration of Life Scheduled for Aaron McAtee, Victim of Monticello Shooting

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Details of Visitation and Celebration of Life for Aaron McAtee, Victim of Random Act of Violence in Monticello

MONTICELLO, Iowa (KCRG) — The Monticello community is still reeling from the tragic loss of Aaron McAtee, who was killed in a senseless act of violence earlier this week in Monticello. In an online obituary, details have been posted regarding the visitation and celebration of life for McAtee.

The visitation is scheduled to take place from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14th, at the Monticello Berndes Center located at 766 N Maple St. in Monticello. The celebration of life will follow at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15th, at the same location. This will provide an opportunity for family, friends, and members of the community to come together and pay their respects to McAtee and support his grieving family during this difficult time.

In a show of solidarity, local churches and schools in Monticello have taken to Facebook to announce the establishment of a fund for the McAtee family. This fund will be held at DuTrac Community Credit Union in Monticello, allowing community members to contribute and provide financial support to help the family cope with the aftermath of this tragedy.

The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at approximately 7:29 a.m., when Monticello police received a report of a shooting at Fareway Meat and Grocery in the 400 block of North Farley Street. Aaron McAtee, a 48-year-old employee of the store, was shot outside near the loading dock. Investigators believe that this was a random act of violence, leaving the community shocked and devastated.

Law enforcement authorities were able to track down the suspect in Hopkinton. According to the Associated Press, an officer shot the suspect while attempting to apprehend them after they failed to comply. The suspect has been identified as 38-year-old Nathan Russell from East Dubuque.

As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, the community of Monticello is coming together to support the McAtee family and honor the memory of Aaron. The visitation and celebration of life events will provide an opportunity for the community to express their condolences and show their support during this challenging time.

For the latest news and updates regarding this incident and other local stories, visit KCCI’s website.

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