"Perry Tragedy: Remembering Ahmir Jolliff and the Call for Gun-Safety Action"

Ahmir Jolliff, an 11-year-old sixth-grader known for his joyful demeanor, was tragically killed in a school shooting at Perry High School in Iowa. The incident occurred on the first day back from winter break when a 17-year-old student, Dylan Butler, opened fire in the cafeteria, wounding seven others before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot. Ahmir's mother, Erica Jolliff, expressed condolences for the shooter's family and highlighted the need for better student support systems in schools. The community is mourning the loss and grappling with the aftermath of the violence.