Nathan Allen Russell : “Iowa Fareway employee murder: Man sentenced to life”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Iowa Fareway employee murder case
2. Life sentence for Fareway employee murder

A man who was charged with first-degree murder for shooting a Fareway supermarket employee in Monticello has been sentenced to life in prison. Nathan Allen Russell, 38, of East Dubuque, Illinois, pleaded guilty to the death of 48-year-old Aaron McAtee, who was shot and later died at a hospital. Witnesses reported seeing McAtee being shot by a rifle from a black sedan with Illinois license plates. Russell, identified as a person of interest, was found in Hopkinton and shot by a deputy after failing to comply with directions. He was sentenced to life without parole and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to McAtee’s family.

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder at Monticello Fareway Supermarket

A man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder for shooting an employee at a Fareway supermarket in Monticello. Nathan Allen Russell, 38, of East Dubuque, Illinois, was sentenced on Tuesday for the death of 48-year-old Aaron McAtee, who tragically lost his life in the incident.

Details of the Incident

The tragic incident took place outside the Fareway Meat and Grocery located at 420 North Farley St. in Monticello. On November 7, 2023, Monticello Police Department officers responded to a report of a man being shot. Witnesses reported seeing McAtee shot by a rifle pointed out of the driver’s window of a black sedan with Illinois license plates.

Further investigation revealed that Russell had stopped by the supermarket shortly after the shooting, leading authorities to identify him as a person of interest. A Delaware County deputy later found Russell in Hopkinton, approximately 10 miles away from Monticello.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Russell was shot by the deputy after allegedly failing to comply with directions. Following his recovery, he was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder in connection with McAtee’s death. The deputy’s actions were deemed justified by the county attorney, and Russell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

In addition to his prison sentence, Russell was ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to McAtee’s family as a form of compensation for their loss.

Conclusion

This tragic incident has left a community in mourning and serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of senseless acts of violence. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Aaron McAtee during this difficult time.

José Mendiola is a breaking news reporter for the Register. Reach him at jmendiola@dmreg.com