Sixth grader killed in Iowa school shooting is identified as details emerge about 'hero' principal
The day after a school shooting rocked a small Iowa community, more details are emerging, including the identity of the sixth grade student who was killed at Perry High School.
The day after a school shooting rocked a small Iowa community, more details are emerging, including the identity of the sixth grade student who was killed at Perry High School.
Officials on Friday also said that more people were injured than previously reported. In total, seven people were hurt in Thursday morning's shooting, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said. That is up two from the previous count of five.
Ahmir Jolliff, 11, was killed by three gunshot wounds and his manner of death was ruled a homicide by the Iowa State Medical Examiner, officials said.
Perry High School principal Dan Marburger was among the three staff members and four students who were injured when a 17-year-old student opened fire.
The gunman, identified as Dylan Butler, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
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