A horrific shooting incident has shaken the community of Perry, Iowa, as multiple victims have been reported at Perry High School on Thursday morning. This is a breaking news story, and the situation is still developing.
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According to multiple reliable sources, including ABC News, the Associated Press, and NBC, the shooting occurred at Perry High School around 7:40 a.m. local time. A police official confirmed the occurrence of the shooting and said that the suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody after being tackled by a teacher. The motive and the exact number of victims are still unknown at this time.
Linda Andorf, the board president for the Perry Community School District, expressed her shock and sorrow over the tragic incident. She told NBC,
“It is horrendously awful. I can’t imagine what the families are going through right now. This is a nightmare for our whole community.”
The injured students were airlifted to a nearby hospital, where they are being treated for their wounds. Their conditions are not yet known. The school was placed on lockdown, and the students were evacuated to a safe location. The authorities are investigating the scene and interviewing the witnesses.
