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Perry Community Unites to Mourn the Loss of Ahmir Jolliff, Victim of School Shooting

PERRY, Iowa – The Perry community and beyond came together to pay their respects to 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, who tragically lost his life in a shooting at Perry High School last week. Hundreds of mourners gathered at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for his funeral, reflecting the impact and reach of this heartbreaking loss. Pastor Andrea Brownlee delivered a heartfelt eulogy, describing Ahmir as having a spirit that transcended his young age. She shared stories of …

Tragedy at Perry High School: Remembering Ahmir Jolliff, the Victim of Last Week’s Shooting Incident

Perry, Iowa – An 11-year-old boy named Ahmir Jolliff, known as “Smiley,” tragically lost his life in a school shooting at Perry High School last Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred when 17-year-old Dylan Butler opened fire inside the school, also left several others injured, including the school’s principal, Dan Marburger, and two other employees, as well as four students. Marburger is being hailed for his selfless actions in protecting his students during the shooting, …

Tragic Loss: Remembering Ahmir “Smiley” Jolliff, the 11-Year-Old Victim of Iowa School Shooting

PERRY, Iowa—An 11-year-old boy, Ahmir Jolliff, tragically lost his life in a school shooting at Perry Middle School and High School in Perry, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Public Safety identified the victim as a fun-loving soccer player who went by the nickname “Smiley”. Ahmir was shot three times, and he passed away in the mass shooting. His mother, Erica Jolliff, described Ahmir as an outgoing child who was eager to return to school after …

Elementary School Tragedy: Ahmir Jolliff Identified as Victim of Iowa School Shooting

PERRY, Iowa – Officials have identified the victim of the school shooting in Perry, Iowa as 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff. The tragedy took place at Perry High School on Thursday morning, claiming the life of Ahmir and injuring four students and the school principal, Dan Marburger. The 17-year-old shooter, Dylan Butler, took his own life after shooting Ahmir and the other victims. Reports from classmates suggest that Butler’s actions were driven by bullying that he had …