PERRY, Iowa – A man in Iowa is using running as a way to send a message of support to the community of Perry. Rik Zortman, who refers to himself as a “Human Etch-A-Sketch,” uses a GPS tracker to spell out names, primarily of children battling cancer. His mission began with his son’s name, Armstrong, … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – The Perry community gathered today to mourn the tragic loss of 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a shooting at Perry High School last week. The funeral took place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, where hundreds of community members showed up to pay their respects. During the funeral, Pastor Andrea Brownlee … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – The tragic mass shooting at Perry High School in Iowa left an 11-year-old sixth grade student, Ahmir Jolliff, among the casualties. The Iowa Department of Public Safety revealed that a total of eight victims were involved in the “horrific” incident, increasing the initial count by two. Principal Dan Marburger, critically injured in … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday for the 6th grader who was tragically killed in a shooting in Perry. The visitation will take place at a local funeral home, allowing friends, family, and community members to pay their respects and support the grieving family. The 12-year-old boy was killed in a shooting … Read more
PERRY, Iowa — The mother of an 11-year-old boy, Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting in Perry, Iowa, described him as a child full of happiness and a love for both sports and music. Jolliff, was a victim who was fatally shot by a gunman who opened fire inside Perry High School, … Read more
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A tragic shooting at Perry High School on January 4, 2024, left one student dead and several others injured. The 17-year-old perpetrator, Dylan Butler, took his own life after the incident. The parents of the shooter expressed their shock and devastation, stating that they had no knowledge of their son’s intentions. … Read more
Perry, Iowa – A tragic shooting at Perry High School on Jan. 4 left the principal, Dan Marburger, critically injured after he bravely attempted to shield students from the shooter. This act of heroism tragically ended with the sixth-grade student, 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, losing his life. The shooter, identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, took his … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – A recent school shooting at Perry High School in Iowa has left the community in shock as new details emerge of the gunman’s activity prior to the attack. The 17-year-old gunman, Dylan Butler, reportedly had an active account on the internet chat platform Discord where he discussed school shootings and appeared to … Read more
Perry, Iowa – The principal of Perry High School was injured in a shooting on Jan. 4 while trying to protect students from the assailant. The shooter, a 17-year-old high school student, tragically took the life of 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff before dying by suicide. In addition to the principal, two staff members and four students … Read more
Perry, Iowa. The end of a tragic Thursday marked a day of mourning for the small city of Perry, home to about 8,000 residents, after a fatal shooting at Perry High School left the community in shock. Gatherings were held across the city to support each other and remember the victims of the devastating incident. … Read more