Iowa school principal dies 10 days after being injured in shooting at campus

On January 4, tragedy struck Perry High School in Iowa as a school shooting unfolded in the cafeteria. Principal Dan Marburger, showing immense bravery, risked his life to shield students during the incident. Sadly, Marburger succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of courage.

FILE PHOTO: A medical examiner enters the school as police respond to a school shooting at the Perry Middle School and High School complex in Perry, Iowa, U.S., January 4, 2024. REUTERS/Cheney Orr REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo(REUTERS)

The school shooting occurred on the first day of classes after winter break. As students gathered for breakfast, chaos erupted in the cafeteria. Tragically, 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff lost his life, and six others were injured. The shooter, identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, died of a self-inflicted gunshot.