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”Parkland Parents React to Kansas City Shooting on 6th Anniversary of School Tragedy”

PARKLAND, Fla. — Parents of victims of the Parkland mass shooting responded to another mass shooting, this time at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. This comes as the community marks the 6-year anniversary of the tragic school shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people. The shooting in Kansas City brought back painful memories for the Parkland parents, who expressed their feelings about the tragic event. The devastating impact of gun violence and …

Tragic Mass Shooting at Iowa High School Leaves 6th Grader Dead and Authorities Grappling with Investigation

PERRY, Iowa – Ahmir Jolliff, an 11-year-old student at Perry Middle School, was tragically killed in a mass shooting at Perry High School. Authorities have confirmed that eight people, including three staff members and four students, were affected by this “horrific” incident. The Perry community is mourning the loss of the sixth-grade student as they come to terms with the aftermath of the tragedy. Principal Dan Marburger, who was injured in the shooting, is being …

Community Gathers for Visitation Honoring 6th Grader Killed in Perry Shooting

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday for a sixth grader who was killed in a shooting in Perry, Iowa. The visitation will take place at a local funeral home. This tragic event has deeply affected the community, and the visitation will allow family, friends, and community members to come together to mourn and support one another. The sixth grader was a well-loved and active member of the school and community. The news of the shooting …

Tragedy Strikes Iowa School: 6th Grader Among Victims in Fatal Shooting Incident

Perry, Iowa – A tragic shooting at Perry High School on January 4, 2024, resulted in the death of 11-year-old sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff. The shooter, identified as student Dylan Butler, also took his own life after the incident. The school’s principal, Dan Marburger, was among those injured in the shooting. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Ahmir Jolliff died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death has been ruled a homicide. Described as …

Principal of Perry High School in Critical Condition after Attempting to Shield Students in Mass Shooting, 6th Grader Killed

Perry, Iowa – The principal of Perry High School was shot multiple times on Jan. 4 while trying to protect students during a shooting at the school, according to authorities. In addition to the principal, sixth-grade student Ahmir Jolliff was killed in the shooting, while several others were injured, including two staff members and four students. Jolliff, just 11 years old, succumbed to three gunshot wounds inflicted by the shooter, identified as 17-year-old high school …

iowa town reeling after high school shooting leaves 6th grader dead, community scrambles for answers

PERRY, Iowa – The small town of Perry, Iowa is reeling from a tragic school shooting that took the life of a sixth-grade student and injured seven other individuals. The incident, which occurred at Perry High School, left the community in shock as they grapple with the aftermath of the senseless violence. The shooting took place just after 7:30 a.m. as students were gathering for the first day back after winter break. Armed with a …

Former US Capitol Police Officer Running for Congress Reflects on January 6th Attack

WASHINGTON, MD – Former US Capitol police officer Harry Dunn, who experienced the chaos and violence during the January 6 attack on the Capitol, has now decided to run for Congress representing a district in Maryland. The attack, which left Dunn and his fellow officers physically and emotionally scarred, has fueled his commitment to ensure the strength of democracy. Dunn describes the horrific scene that unfolded on that fateful day, recalling the profane mix of …

17-Year-Old Gunman Kills 6th Grader in Iowa High School Shooting

PERRY, Iowa — A horrific tragedy unfolded at Perry High School in Iowa on the first day after the winter break. A 17-year-old student opened fire before classes started, fatally shooting a sixth-grader and injuring five others. The suspect reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Among the wounded was the school’s principal, Dan Marburger. The shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, had a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun. Law enforcement also found a homemade …

Tragedy Strikes Perry High School: 6 Wounded in Shooting, Including 6th Grade Student Killed

PERRY, Iowa – A tragic incident unfolded at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, as a 17-year-old student opened fire on Thursday morning, killing a sixth-grade student and injuring five others. Among the wounded were four students and a school administrator, marking the second shooting on school property in the United States in 2024. The shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, was also a student at the high school and took his own life after …