Tragedy struck Perry High School in Iowa as a student opened fire, injuring six people, with one succumbing to the wounds on the first day back after the holiday break. The assailant, identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, later took his own life.
The incident prompted a swift response from the police, who discovered a basic improvised explosive device at the scene, promptly rendering it safe. Shockingly, the fatal victim was a sixth-grader, aged 11 or 12.
Upon arrival, authorities found Butler with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, armed with a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun. Iowa police revealed that the suspect had made concerning social media posts in the lead-up to the shooting.
Among the six victims, five were students, and one was a school administrator. Updates from the police indicated that one person was in critical condition, while four others were stable. The incident has left the community grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event.
