Iowa School Shooting Victim Remembered at Funeral

Ahmir Jolliff, known for his vibrant spirit, was mourned by the Perry community a week after the tragic incident.

Ahmir Jolliff, an 11-year-old boy known for his vibrant spirit and endless energy, was remembered at his funeral a week after being killed in a school shooting in Perry, Iowa.
The shooter, a 17-year-old student named Dylan Butler, also wounded seven other children and staff members before taking his own life.
School in Perry has been canceled since the shooting, with plans for elementary students to return next Thursday and middle school students the following Friday.
Ahmir, known by his family as 'Smiley', was remembered as a defender of justice who stood up against bullies and supported those who needed a voice.
The parents of Dylan Butler released a statement expressing their devastation and grief, stating they had no prior knowledge of their son's violent plans.