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17-Year-Old Iowa School Shooter Posted ‘Chilling’ Social Media Messages Prior To Incident

Perry, Iowa – A tragic shooting took place at Perry High School, leaving one student dead and five others injured. The shooter, identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities. Before the shooting occurred, the shooter posted a chilling “bullets” reference on social media, raising concerns about the potential for violence. Law enforcement officials were called to the scene at around 7:37am on January 4th, where they found …

US Vice President Kamala Harris Calls for Action on Gun Violence After Iowa School Shooting

DES MOINES, Iowa – Gun violence has become a prevalent issue in America, particularly impacting the lives of children. In the first four days of 2024, over 400 individuals lost their lives to shootings, marking a concerning pattern that Vice President Kamala Harris has brought to light. Harris expressed her condolences for the tragic death of a sixth-grade student in Iowa, who fell victim to a teen shooter at the Perry High School. The incident …

Deadly School Shooting in Perry, Iowa Leaves Sixth Grader Dead and Five Others Injured

Perry, Iowa – Another tragic school shooting has rocked the United States in this first week of the new year. A 17-year-old student identified as Dylan Butler opened fire at a high school in Perry, Iowa, killing an 11 or 12-year-old sixth-grade student and injuring five others before ultimately taking his own life. Among the injured were four students and the school principal. The young gunman, armed with a handgun, shotgun, and a homemade explosive …

Gunman Kills Student and Injures Five in Tragic Iowa High School Shooting

Perry, Iowa – A tragic shooting at a local high school left a sixth-grade student dead and five others injured on Thursday morning. Authorities have identified the gunman as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, a senior at Perry High School, who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Prior to the shooting, Butler had posted videos on social media, prompting concerns from students and faculty. Police arrived at the scene quickly, finding students and staff sheltering …

Investigation into Social Media Activity of Perry High School Shooter Reveals Heartbreaking Details

Perry, Iowa – A horrific incident unfolded at Perry High School on January 4, 2024, when 17-year-old Dylan Butler opened fire, fatally shooting a sixth-grader and injuring five others, including Principal Dan Marburger. The tragedy occurred just twenty minutes before classes were scheduled to resume, during a breakfast program for students from a nearby middle school. Regrettably, Butler succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound before first responders were able to reach the school. Iowa Division …

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 …

Tragedy strikes Perry High School in Iowa: Multiple victims and at least one fatality reported

Perry, Iowa – A shooting at Perry High School has left multiple victims, with at least one person confirmed dead. The incident has shaken the town of Perry and sparked concerns about school safety. Law enforcement officials have not yet released official details about the number of victims or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Local residents, as well as concerned citizens nationwide, are anxiously awaiting further updates as the situation unfolds. The shooting took place …

Explosive Device Discovered Inside Perry High School During Police Search, Officials Say

PERRY, Iowa – Police in Perry, Iowa, uncovered an explosive device at Perry High School during a search of the building in the aftermath of a shooting. Assistant Director Mitch Mortvedt of the Division of Criminal Investigation made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday. The device, described as an “improvised explosive device,” was rendered safe by the Iowa state fire marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, according to Mortvedt. He …

Gunman identified in Perry High School shooting as multiple victims wounded in Iowa incident

Perry, Iowa – Officials have identified the gunman responsible for a shooting at Perry High School in the US that left several people injured. Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante reported the incident, which occurred just after 7:30 am (13:30 GMT) on Thursday. The extent of the injuries is still being determined, with two victims already taken to a nearby Des Moines hospital. Sheriff Infante stated that at the time of the shooting, there were few …