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11-Year-Old “Smiley” Killed in Tragic School Shooting on First Day Back After Winter Break

Perry, Iowa – An 11-year-old boy known as “Smiley” for his cheerful nature, was tragically killed before the start of school in Perry. Ahmir Jolliff, a vibrant and sociable sixth-grader, was shot three times by a 17-year-old student at Perry High School who opened fire in the cafeteria. Ahmir loved soccer, played the tuba, and was a member of the school choir. He was described as a joyful, outgoing person who was well-loved by everyone. …

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 …