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Photos of Ahmir Jolliff, 11-year-old boy killed in Perry, Iowa school shooting

Photos of Ahmir Jolliff, 11-year-old boy killed in Perry, Iowa school shooting
THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. THE PERRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF PERRY ARE SHARING AN UPDATE NOW ON YESTERDAY’S SHOOTING, AND MOMENTS AGO, AUTHORITIES RELEASED THE NAME OF THE 11 YEAR OLD SIXTH GRADE STUDENT WHO WAS KILLED. IT’S AMIR JOLLIFF, AMIR’S CAUSE OF DEATH WAS DETERMINED TO BE THREE GUNSHOT WOUNDS AND HIS MANNER OF DEATH HAS BEEN RULED A HOMICIDE AND SEVEN OTHER PEOPLE TOTAL WERE HURT DURING THE INCIDENT. THAT’S ACCORDING TO THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. IT IS A HIGHER NUMBER THAN THEY HAD PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. THREE OF THE VICTIMS ARE SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS, INCLUDING PRINCIPAL DAN MARBURGER. HE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. AUTHORITIES SAY MARBURGER PUT HIMSELF IN HARM’S WAY TO PROTECT STUDENTS. THEY HAVE NOT CONFIRMED HOW THE OTHER TWO STAFF MEMBERS ARE CURRENTLY DOING. TWO OF THE FOUR STUDENTS WHO WERE WOUNDED ARE CURRENTLY HOSPITALIZED. THE OTHER TWO HAVE BEEN TREATED AND RELEASED. INVESTIGATORS ARE COMBING THROUGH DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE TO TRY TO PIECE TOGETHER WHAT LED UP TO THIS TRAGIC EVENT, AS AUTHORITIES SAID YESTERDAY AND CONFIRMED TODAY, THE SHOOTER, 17 YEAR OLD DILLON BUTLE
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Photos of Ahmir Jolliff, 11-year-old boy killed in Perry, Iowa school shooting
Ahmir Jolliff was killed Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, before classes started at the school building shared by middle school and high school students in Perry, Iowa. The sixth-grader was shot three times by a 17-year-old high school student. Seven others, including the school’s principal, two other staff members and four students, were wounded before the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.More vlog coverage of Perry, Iowa school shootingHere are photos Jolliff's family shared with the Associated Press:Full coverage of Perry school shooting:Authorities identify sixth-grader killed in Perry shootingQuestions linger about Perry school shooter's motive, where he got firearmsNebraska senator after Iowa school shooting: Give schools option of arming employeesAuthorities identify 17-year-old shooter who killed 1, wounded 7 in Perry school shootingFamilies recount terrifying moments from inside Perry High School during deadly shootingPolice on massive response to Perry High School: 'No community is immune'Iowa leaders, elected officials react to Perry High School shootingResources available for families impacted by Perry High School shootingDispatch recordings provide timeline of Perry High School shooting in IowaPerry High School principal Dan Marburger among 7 wounded'May this vigil be a beacon of light': Hundreds gather at Perry park to pray and mourn as a communityFamilies of Sandy Hook victims release statement on Perry High School shootingPerry school shooting creates new questions for Republicans in Iowa’s presidential caucusesPerry school superintendent provides update on when classes may resume after deadly shooting
PERRY, Iowa —

Ahmir Jolliff was killed Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, before classes started at the school building shared by middle school and high school students in Perry, Iowa.

The sixth-grader was shot three times by a 17-year-old high school student. Seven others, including the school’s principal, two other staff members and four students, were wounded before the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Here are photos Jolliff's family shared with the Associated Press:

Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, poses at one of his birthday parties in this undated photo provided by his mother. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when he died. Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Erica Jolliff via AP)
Erica Jolliff via AP
Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, poses at one of his birthday parties in this undated photo provided by his mother. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when he died. Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Erica Jolliff via AP)
Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, plays in the snow in this undated photo. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when he died. Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Erica Jolliff via AP))
Erica Jolliff via AP
Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, plays in the snow in this undated photo. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when he died. Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 
Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, is pictured in this undated photo provided by his mother. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Erica Jolliff via AP)
Erica Jolliff via AP
Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, plays in the snow in this undated photo. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when he died. Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 
Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, poses for a selfie with his mother, Erica Jolliff, in this undated photo. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when he died. Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Photo courtesy of Erica Jolliff)
Erica Jolliff via AP
Ahmir Jolliff, who was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa, poses for a selfie with his mother, Erica Jolliff, in this undated photo. He was 11 years old and a sixth grader when he died. Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria of Perry High School before classes began for the day, killing Ahmir and wounding seven other people. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 
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Ahmir Jolliff was killed in a school shooting on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa.

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