“Iowa Principal Injured in School Shooting Protects Students, 11-Year-Old Victim Dies”

Accident – death – Obituary News : Iowa Principal Injured in School Shooting Puts Students’ Safety First

An Iowa principal, Dan Marburger, has been critically injured in a school shooting after he bravely placed himself in harm’s way to allow his students to escape. The incident occurred on Thursday morning at Perry High School, where a 17-year-old student opened fire in the school cafeteria, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old pupil.

Mr. Marburger, along with two staff members and four teenage students, sustained injuries during the shooting. The principal is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Des Moines. The Iowa Department of Public Safety commended Mr. Marburger for his selfless actions, stating that he courageously put himself at risk in an effort to protect his students.

Further details have emerged regarding the victims of the shooting. Authorities have identified the 11-year-old student who tragically lost their life as Ahmir Jolliff, a sixth grader who was shot three times. The mother of another teenager shared on Facebook that her son was shot multiple times and was assisted to an ambulance for medical attention. Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks acknowledged the assistance provided by several individuals in ensuring the safety of others.

The Perry High School campus remains cordoned off with yellow crime tape, and small memorials consisting of flowers and stuffed toys have been left in remembrance of the victims. Superintendent Wicks announced that classes will not resume in the district until at least next Friday.

It was revealed that the number of wounded individuals was higher than initially reported. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation disclosed that two additional faculty members were injured, bringing the total number of victims to seven. All seven individuals suffered wounds or injuries of varying degrees, ranging from significant to minor, and were either grazed or struck by bullets.

As of Friday, Mr. Marburger and two students are still receiving medical treatment. In a Facebook post, Mr. Marburger’s daughter, Claire Marburger, expressed gratitude for everyone’s support and indicated that her father had undergone surgery and was currently in a stable condition. She described her father as a “gentle giant” and stated that it was not surprising that he would put himself in harm’s way to protect his students.

Mitch Mortvedt, a spokesperson for the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, acknowledged Mr. Marburger’s heroic actions during the shooting but did not provide specific details. Superintendent Wicks also praised Mr. Marburger, labeling him a hero for intervening with the shooter to ensure the students’ escape. Assistant Principal Adam Jessen of the Middle School was also commended for his heroic actions in carrying a wounded student to safety.

One mother, Bobbi Bushbaum, shared on Facebook that her son Corey had been shot multiple times, resulting in a fractured femur and wrist. Despite his injuries, Corey managed to make his way to a nearby field before receiving assistance. Bushbaum expressed her gratitude to those who aided her son, acknowledging that his survival was due to their help. Corey has already undergone one surgery, but there are still bullets in his body, and he will be unable to walk for several weeks.

Authorities have revealed that the shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, possessed a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun. Additionally, a rudimentary improvised explosive device was found in Butler’s belongings, which experts deemed necessary to disarm for safety purposes.

Federal and state investigators are currently conducting interviews with Butler’s friends and analyzing his social media profiles, including his presence on TikTok and Reddit. However, no information regarding a possible motive has been released thus far.

In the wake of this tragic event, the community is united in grief and will take the necessary time to remember the lives lost and support those affected by the shooting. The heroic actions of Principal Dan Marburger and others involved have demonstrated the selflessness and resilience of individuals in the face of adversity..