Sixth grader killed in Iowa school shooting identified, injured principal in critical condition
Ahmir Jolliff
The sixth-grade student who was tragically killed in Thursday (Jan 4) shooting atPerry High School in the US state of Iowa has beenidentified as Ahmir Jolliff, who succumbed to three gunshot wounds. His death has been ruled by the Iowa State Medical Examiner as a homicide.
The aftermath of the devastating school shooting has revealed more details about the victims and heroic efforts by the school's principal. The Iowa Department of Public Safety now reported that seven people were injured, revising the initial count of five.
Principal Dan Marburger, who was injured in the deadly shooting incident is in critical condition and has been hailed as a "hero". He was among the seveninjured in the shooting spree.Reports quoting his daughter Claire Marburger said that Principal Marburger attempted to calm the shooter and distract him, allowing students to flee.
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Claire in a post on a social media platform said, "Dad was in surgery all day, and is currently stable." Marburgerremains in hospital along with two other students. Meanwhile, other victims have been treated and released.
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Shooter - Dylan Butler
The assailant, identified as Dylan Butler, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was armed with a pump-action shotgun and a small-calibrehandgun. Amakeshift explosive device was also discovered from him.
Butler, according to 17-year-old sisters Yesenia Roeder and Khamya Hall had been bullied since elementary school, reported NBC news.
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Authorities have not yet been able to establish the motive behind the attack and investigation is currently underway. The shooting incident, which took place on the first day of school after a winter break, occurred during a breakfast programme.
(With inputs from agencies)