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crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Perry, Iowa Mourns Heroic Principal and Joyful Sixth-Grader Lost in School Shooting Tragedy"

A 17-year-old student opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa, killing an 11-year-old and injuring seven others before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot. The principal and other staff members are being hailed as heroes for their actions during the incident. The shooter's motive remains unclear, but bullying and social media presence are being investigated. The community is mourning and showing solidarity, with plans to keep the high school closed for a week. The incident has also entered the discourse of the Republican presidential caucuses in Iowa, with candidates discussing gun rights and mental health rather than policy changes.

via PBS NewsHour|
##bravery#communityresponse
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.

via WOWT|
##ahmirjolliff#crime-and-safety
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"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|
##crime-and-safety#danmarburger