Montana Lee Gunhus, age 39

Lost to gun violence on October 15, 2025 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• gofundme.com: Donate to Support Montana's Kids in Their Loss, organized by Sasha Studer
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News sources:

• KWWL: Police identify man killed in Waterloo shooting
• Oct 16: https://www.kcrg.com: Waterloo Police identify person who died in shooting
• Oct 15: https://www.kcrg.com: Waterloo shooting kills one, injures one
• Gun Violence Archive

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