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crime-and-safety2 years ago

"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.

crime2 years ago

"Perry, Iowa Tragedy: Community Mourns Young Victim, Calls for Action After School Shooting"

In Perry, Iowa, a school shooting at Perry Middle School resulted in the death of 11-year-old sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff and injuries to seven others, including three staff members and four students. The shooter, 17-year-old Dylan Butler, a student at the high school, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Among the injured was the school's principal, Dan Marburger, who is now in stable condition after surgery. The community is in mourning, and classes have been canceled for the following week for high school students, with a delayed return for elementary and middle school students. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Iowa School Shooting: Remembering the Victim and Investigating the Shooter's Online Warning"

In Perry, Iowa, officials have released the name of the student killed in a school shooting as 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff. The shooter, 17-year-old Dylan Butler, took his own life after the incident. The total number of victims has risen to seven, including PHS Principal Dan Marburger, who is in critical condition but acted heroically to protect students. The investigation is ongoing, with digital evidence being reviewed. Perry's mayor and school officials provided updates, including the cancellation of high school classes for the following week and the provision of mental health support. A fund has been established to support the school community.

crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Perry Tragedy: Remembering the Victim and Unpacking the Iowa School Shooting Aftermath"

In Perry, Iowa, an 11-year-old sixth-grader named Ahmir Jolliff was tragically killed in a school shooting by a 17-year-old student, Dylan Butler, who also wounded seven others before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Among the injured is the high school principal, Dan Marburger, who is in critical condition after acting heroically to protect students. Classes at Perry High School are canceled for the following week, with the earliest resumption for other students set for January 12. The community is mourning the loss, and authorities are investigating the incident.