1 student killed, 5 injured in Iowa school shooting
OAN’s Taylor Tinsley
3:26 PM – Thursday, January 4, 2024
A shooting at a Iowa high school has led to the death of one student and left five others wounded.
Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Perry High School on Thursday morning.
Authorities said gunshots rang out before classes officially began. At the time the shooting occurred, only a few students and faculty were inside the building.
Officers were on the scene in less than 10 minutes and quickly located multiple victims with gunshot wounds.
The shooter has been identified as 17-year-old student Dylan Butler.
Assistant Director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Mitch Mortvedt, said the suspect was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was also armed with a pump-action shotgun and small-caliber handgun.
A sixth grade student from Perry Middle School, which is connected to the high school, was killed.
Four other students and a school administrator were wounded and transported to the hospital. One of those individuals are reported to be in critical condition.
A senior at the high school, Ava Augustus, said she was hiding in the counselors office when she heard gunfire.
“And then we hear ‘He’s down. You can go out,’” Augustus said through tears. “And I run and you can just see glass everywhere, blood on the floor. I get to my car and they’re taking a girl out of the auditorium who had been shot in her leg.”
While searching the building, officers also located an improvised explosive device, which the state fire marshal and ATF rendered safe.
An alleged TikTok posted by the shooter prior to the incident has been circulating online, but the account has since been taken down and police are working to authenticate the video.
The White House is also tracking the incident.
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made sure to tout the Biden Administrations past efforts to take action against gun-related violence.
She emphasized that it’s now up to Congress.
“It’s only the fourth day in the year, in the new year, and we are already faced with yet another horrific school shooting,” Jean-Pierre said. “Congress must act to enact universal background checks, ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines, require safe storage of firearms and the gun industry’s immunity from liability and pass a national red flag law.”
All classes at Perry schools have been canceled for Friday as police continue their investigation.
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Title: Tragedy Strikes Perry, Iowa: School Shooting Claims the Life of a Student
Introduction:
In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves through the Perry community, a shooting at an Iowa high school on January 4, 2024, resulted in the death of one student and left five others wounded. The tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in schools, prompting renewed calls for action to prevent such horrific events from occurring again.
Details of the Incident:
Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Perry High School on Thursday morning, just as classes were about to begin. The incident unfolded when gunshots rang out, leaving only a handful of students and faculty members within the premises. Prompt action from law enforcement allowed them to arrive at the scene within 10 minutes, leading to the quick discovery of multiple victims who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The Suspect:
The shooter has been identified as 17-year-old student Dylan Butler. Assistant Director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Mitch Mortvedt, confirmed that the suspect was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities also discovered that Butler was armed with a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
Victims and Fallout:
Tragically, a sixth-grade student from Perry Middle School, which is connected to the high school, lost their life in the incident. Four other students and a school administrator were wounded and rushed to the hospital, with one individual reported to be in critical condition. The impact of the shooting has reverberated throughout the community, leaving residents in a state of shock and mourning.
Eyewitness Accounts:
Ava Augustus, a senior at the high school, recounted her terrifying experience of hiding in the counselor’s office when the sound of gunfire erupted. She tearfully spoke of the aftermath she witnessed, with shattered glass strewn across the scene and blood on the floor. Augustus described the scene further, mentioning a girl being removed from the auditorium with a gunshot wound to her leg.
Investigation and Social Media Circulation:
During the search of the building, law enforcement discovered an improvised explosive device, which was safely handled by the state fire marshal and ATF. Furthermore, an alleged TikTok video believed to be posted by the shooter before the incident surfaced online. The account has since been removed, and authorities are working to authenticate the video, shedding light on possible motives or warning signs leading up to the attack.
National Response:
The tragedy in Perry has garnered attention not just locally but also nationally. The White House is closely monitoring the incident, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighting the need for Congress to take decisive action against gun-related violence. She called for universal background checks, a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, safe storage requirements for firearms, and the gun industry’s liability immunity. Additionally, a national red flag law is being advocated as a preventive measure.
Conclusion:
As the Perry community mourns the loss of a young student and comes to terms with the devastating impact of this school shooting, the nation once again grapples with the need for comprehensive gun reform. It is imperative that lawmakers and society as a whole confront this pressing issue to ensure the safety and well-being of students across the country. While investigations continue, the aftermath of this tragedy serves as a reminder of the work that needs to be done on a national level to prevent such senseless acts of violence.
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