Perry, Iowa – It was a day that started like any other for the students and staff of Perry High School, but quickly turned into a nightmare when a shooting occurred on Thursday morning, leaving multiple people injured and the assailant dead.
According to officials, the shooter, whose identity has not yet been released, entered Perry High School before classes were set to begin and began shooting, leaving several people injured. It was a relatively quiet morning with few students and faculty present, making the incident all the more shocking.
Thanks to the quick response of the Perry Police Department, the situation was contained in just seven minutes. The shooter was killed at the scene, but the extent of the victims’ injuries is still unknown. However, local authorities have confirmed that the situation has been contained and there is no longer a threat to the community.
As the investigation into this tragic event continues, the community of Perry and the nation as a whole are left grappling with yet another instance of gun violence in schools. With the debate over gun control raging on, many are left wondering when enough will be enough.