"Perry High School Tragedy: Deadly Iowa Shooting Claims Student, Injures Five"

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"Perry High School Tragedy: Deadly Iowa Shooting Claims Student, Injures Five"
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A 17-year-old student, Dylan Butler, opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa, killing a sixth grader and wounding five others, including the school principal. Butler, who had been bullied for years, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities found a rudimentary IED and are investigating Butler's motive, examining his social media posts. The community held a vigil, and the incident has reignited debates on gun laws ahead of the Iowa presidential caucuses.

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