Man arrested for shooting on I-35 in Warren County says he 'had to kill people', tell me about this news today
07-10-2026
Authorities in Iowa arrested a suspect identified as Andrew Tanaka following a shooting incident on Interstate 3The incident occurred along Interstate 35 near Cumming in Warren County, Iowa.
A 45-year-old man, identified as Matthew Miller, was arrested and charged with four counts of attempted murder after firing a rifle at moving vehicles on the highway.
Key Details of the Incident:
The Shooting: Authorities responded to reports of gunfire directed at traffic on I-35. Miller pulled over his vehicle and fired multiple rounds into passing cars. Several vehicles were struck by gunfire, but remarkably, no critical injuries or fatalities were reported.
Statements to Law Enforcement: According to court documents and criminal complaints, upon his arrest, Miller made several alarming statements to investigators, explicitly telling deputies that he “had to kill people” and referencing paranoid delusions regarding an impending breakdown of society.
Charges and Legal Status: Miller was taken into custody without further incident and booked into the Warren County Jail. In addition to four counts of attempted murder, he faces charges including intimidation with a dangerous weapon, reckless use of a firearm, and criminal mischief. He is currently being held on cash bond while court proceedings, including competency and mental health evaluations, move forward.