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www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
US politics

Things to know about a school shooting in the small Iowa town of Perry

A 17-year-old student opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa, killing a sixth-grade student and injuring seven others before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The shooting began in the cafeteria and spilled outside, with the student who was killed being shot three times. The high-schooler identified as the shooter had a rudimentary improvised explosive device that was safely disarmed. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Sixth-grade student killed in Iowa school shooting ID'd as 'Smiley' Ahmir Jolliff, 11: 'He loved everyone'

11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff was identified as one of the victims in the Iowa school shooting.
Principal Dan Marburger, who attempted to protect his students, remains in critical condition. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Education

Iowa principal critically injured in school shooting risked himself to protect students, police say

Iowa principal injured in school shooting put himself in harm's way to protect students
One student was killed and six others injured in the shooting [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Education

Iowa Principal Put Himself 'In Harm's Way' For Students During School Shooting, Police Say

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger put himself in harm's way to protect his students during the school shooting.
A total of 7 people, including students and staff, were injured in the shooting. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Education

Iowa school principal was shot trying to distract gunman, daughter says

The principal of Perry High School in Iowa tried to calm down the gunman and distract him so others could escape during the shooting.
The principal suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition, while the gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. [ more ]
TODAY.com
5 months ago
Education

Iowa high school principal tried to 'distract' shooter so students could flee, daughter says

The principal of Perry High School attempted to calm the shooter and protect students during the incident.
The principal's daughter described him as a caring and selfless individual who would put himself in harm's way for the benefit of others. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
US politics

Things to know about a school shooting in the small Iowa town of Perry

A 17-year-old student opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa, killing a sixth-grade student and injuring seven others before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The shooting began in the cafeteria and spilled outside, with the student who was killed being shot three times. The high-schooler identified as the shooter had a rudimentary improvised explosive device that was safely disarmed. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Sixth-grade student killed in Iowa school shooting ID'd as 'Smiley' Ahmir Jolliff, 11: 'He loved everyone'

11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff was identified as one of the victims in the Iowa school shooting.
Principal Dan Marburger, who attempted to protect his students, remains in critical condition. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Education

Iowa principal critically injured in school shooting risked himself to protect students, police say

Iowa principal injured in school shooting put himself in harm's way to protect students
One student was killed and six others injured in the shooting [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Education

Iowa Principal Put Himself 'In Harm's Way' For Students During School Shooting, Police Say

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger put himself in harm's way to protect his students during the school shooting.
A total of 7 people, including students and staff, were injured in the shooting. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Education

Iowa school principal was shot trying to distract gunman, daughter says

The principal of Perry High School in Iowa tried to calm down the gunman and distract him so others could escape during the shooting.
The principal suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition, while the gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. [ more ]
TODAY.com
5 months ago
Education

Iowa high school principal tried to 'distract' shooter so students could flee, daughter says

The principal of Perry High School attempted to calm the shooter and protect students during the incident.
The principal's daughter described him as a caring and selfless individual who would put himself in harm's way for the benefit of others. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
US politics

Trump tells Iowans to get over' school shooting at campaign event

Donald Trump tells Iowa audience to 'get over' deadly school shooting.
Trump has a history of deflecting conversations about gun violence. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US politics

Up First briefing: Trump promises Jan. 6 pardons; Epstein document fuels conspiracies

Over 900 people have faced criminal charges in connection with the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Special counsel Jack Smith's team plans to use Donald Trump's support of the January 6th defendants against him in court. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
US politics

Trump tells Iowans to get over' school shooting at campaign event

Donald Trump tells Iowa audience to 'get over' deadly school shooting.
Trump has a history of deflecting conversations about gun violence. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US politics

Up First briefing: Trump promises Jan. 6 pardons; Epstein document fuels conspiracies

Over 900 people have faced criminal charges in connection with the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Special counsel Jack Smith's team plans to use Donald Trump's support of the January 6th defendants against him in court. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Iowa high school principal tried to 'distract' school shooter to allow students to flee, daughter claims

Principal tried to calm and distract school shooter to help other students escape
Principal is described as a selfless and dedicated person who puts others first [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Education

Daughter of Iowa School Principal Reveals He Distracted Shooter So Students Could Escape Before Being Shot Himself

Daughter of Iowa school principal reveals her father tried to distract the shooter to give students a chance to escape before he was shot.
Principal's heroic act shows his dedication to the safety of students and staff.
Family of the shooter should be shown grace and compassion during this difficult time. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Education

Sixth-Grade Student Killed, Five Others Injured in Iowa School Shooting

A 17-year-old student shot and killed a sixth-grader and injured five others at a high school in Perry, Iowa.
The shooter was a 17-year-old high school student who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 years ago
Education

The School Shootings That Weren't

In the 2015-2016 school year, nearly 240 schools reported at least 1 incident involving a school-related shooting, but NPR found that more than two-thirds of these reported incidents never happened.
Out of the 240 reported incidents, NPR was able to confirm only 11, and in 161 cases, schools could not confirm any incident or attested that no incident took place. [ more ]
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