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The Perry High School community in Iowa is devastated by the tragic loss of their beloved principal, Dan Marburger. Marburger, who had been at the helm of the school since 1995, passed away 10 days after a horrific school shooting that also claimed the life of an 11-year-old student and injured several others. His courageous actions during the attack have earned him the title of a hero, as he put himself in harm's way to protect his students and staff. On January 4th, Perry High School was struck by a devastating tragedy when a 17-year-old student, Dylan Butler, opened fire in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria was bustling with students gathering for breakfast before class when the gunfire erupted, causing chaos and panic. The rapid response of school staff and law enforcement helped ...

At least five people were shot and a child was killed in a school shooting Thursday morning in a small town in Iowa. Police responded to a report of shots fired at Perry High School at 7:37 a.m., before classes began on the first school day after winter break. When officers arrived at the scene less than seven minutes later, they found "multiple" gunshot victims. The suspected shooter was identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, a student at the school, Mitch Mortwaite, assistant director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, said at an afternoon press conference. Butler was found suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Four of the surviving victims were taken to hospitals, with one in serious but not life-threatening condition and four in stable condition. Officia...

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Perry High School Mourns the Loss of Principal Dan Marburger

Shooting at Perry High School in Iowa