School Shooting at Perry High School in Iowa Leaves Sixth Grader Dead and Five Injured

Perry, Iowa – A tragic incident unfolded at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, where a 17-year-old gunman took the life of a sixth-grade student and injured five others on Thursday morning. Among those wounded were four students and a school administrator. The principal, Dan Marburger, was also injured during the attack. This shooting marks the second incident on school property in the United States in 2024, adding to a series of mass shootings that …

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Perry Community Convenes to Honor Slain Sixth Grader, Ahmir Jolliff

PERRY, Iowa – The Perry community gathered at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to pay their final respects to 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, who tragically lost his life in a shooting at Perry High School last week. The funeral was attended by hundreds of mourners, reflecting the impact that Ahmir had on the community. During the emotional service, Pastor Andrea Brownlee delivered the eulogy, describing Ahmir as a vibrant soul with a contagious smile. She spoke of …

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School Shooter Kills Sixth Grader and Principal in Iowa Rampage

Perry, Iowa – Tragedy struck at Perry High School on January 4, 2024, when a school shooting resulted in the death of 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff. The shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, a student at the high school, also turned the gun on himself. Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger was among those injured in the incident. Ahmir Jolliff, affectionately known as ‘Smiley’ at home, was an enthusiastic sixth-grader looking forward to returning to school after …

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Tragic: 6th Grader Killed and Others Injured in Iowa High School Shooting

PERRY, Iowa – On the first day back at school after the winter break, tragedy struck a small-town high school in Perry, Iowa. A 17-year-old student opened fire, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old sixth-grader named Ahmir Jolliff and the injuring of seven others. The Iowa Department of Public Safety confirmed Jolliff’s cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds, ruling it a homicide. Following the incident, Perry Community School District Superintendent Clark Wicks …

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