PERRY, Iowa – An Iowa man is using running as a way to show support to the town of Perry. Rik Zortman, also known as the “Human Etch-A-Sketch,” runs with a GPS tracker to spell out names, primarily of children battling cancer. This unique endeavor began with Zortman tracing his son’s name, Armstrong, who passed … Read more
Perry, Iowa – Ahmir Jolliff, an 11-year-old sixth grade student, tragically lost his life in a mass shooting at Perry High School. The shooting, described as “horrific,” left a total of eight victims, two more than initially reported by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Among the victims were three staff members and four students … Read more
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Last week, tragedy struck Perry High School in Perry, Iowa when a 17-year-old student opened fire, killing a sixth grader and injuring seven others. The shooter, Dylan Butler, ended his own life after the rampage. Authorities and the community were left reeling from the devastating event. The parents of the shooter, … Read more
Perry, Iowa – The community of Perry, Iowa was struck with tragedy when a shooting at Perry High School resulted in the loss of a beloved student, 17-year-old Ahmir Jolliff. The day of the shooting, Ahmir, known as “Smiley” to his loved ones, tragically fell victim to the violent incident, leaving the community devastated. Described … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – The parents of the Iowa school shooter, Dylan Butler, have expressed their shock and disbelief over their son’s actions. This comes after Butler fatally shot a sixth grader and injured several others before turning the gun on himself at Perry High School. Jack and Erin Butler released a statement through their attorney, … Read more
Perry, Iowa – A tragic school shooting at Perry High School in rural Iowa has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of an 11-year-old student. The victim, Ahmir Jollif, known as “Smiley” by his loved ones, was described as a vibrant and outgoing young boy by his mother, Erica Jolliff. According to … Read more
Perry, Iowa – The tragic shooting at Perry High School has left the community reeling and searching for answers in the wake of the senseless violence. Dylan Butler, 17, carried out the attack, which claimed the life of sixth-grade student Ahmir Jolliff and injured several others before taking his own life. According to a report … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – Following the tragic events at Perry High School, it has been discovered that the gunman responsible for the attack, Dylan Butler, had an active account on the chat platform Discord. Screenshots viewed by NBC News show that Butler had discussed school shootings and appeared to be preparing for the attack before it … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – A devastating school shooting at Perry Middle School and High School in Iowa has claimed the life of an 11-year-old sixth-grader known as Ahmir Jolliff. Ahmir, who was affectionately referred to as “Smiley,” was a fun-loving kid who played soccer and was excited to return to school after winter break, according to … Read more
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 … Read more