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"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.

via KCCI Des Moines|

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"Iowa Principal's Heroic Distraction Attempt During Deadly Perry School Shooting"

Dan Marburger, the principal of Perry High School in Iowa, was shot while attempting to distract an armed student so others could escape during a school shooting. His daughter described him as a protective figure who would "put himself in harm's way" for his students and staff. The shooter, 17-year-old Dylan Butler, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after injuring five and killing a sixth-grade student. Marburger, who has a long history of supporting his school community, is currently stable after surgery. The investigation into the shooting and the motive behind it is ongoing.

via NBC News|

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crime-and-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"Perry High School Tragedy: Community Mourns as Principal Stabilizes, Flags Lowered"

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger is reported to be stable after undergoing surgery following a shooting at the school. The suspect, 17-year-old Dylan Butler, injured multiple people and caused the death of a sixth-grade student before dying from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Marburger, who has been an educator in Iowa for many years and the principal at Perry since 1995, is now recovering. The community has rallied around him, showing support through social media and other means. The incident occurred on the first day of classes after winter break, prompting a significant law enforcement response.

via KCCI Des Moines|

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