Perry, Iowa – Following the tragic shooting at Perry High School in Iowa, new details have emerged about the suspected shooter, 17-year-old Dylan Butler. According to former classmates, Butler had been bullied relentlessly, a situation that had been escalating, leading to the tragic events that unfolded at the school.
Yesenia Roeder and Khamya Hall, both 17, revealed that Butler had been the subject of relentless bullying since elementary school. The situation intensified when his younger sister also became a target of harassment. Despite their pleas, school officials did not intervene, leading to a breaking point for the shooter.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting, with particular attention being paid to social media posts made by the suspect. Moments before the shooting, Butler posted a video on TikTok with a caption that indicated a sense of anticipation, accompanied by the song “Stray Bullet” by the German band KMFDM.
The immediate aftermath of the shooting left one sixth-grader, Ahmir Jolliff, dead, and five others wounded. Jolliff, known as “Smiley” at home, was remembered as a joyful and active young boy.
These tragic events have left the community in mourning and have reignited conversations about school safety and the impact of bullying on young individuals. As the investigation into the incident continues, the community is left to grapple with the aftermath of such a senseless act of violence.