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Ahmir Jolliff

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On the morning of January 4, 2024, 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff was eager to return to school after the winter break. A sixth-grade student at Perry Middle School, he was known for his infectious smile and cheerful personality, which earned him the nickname "Smiley". That morning, he left for school just a few minutes ahead of his mother and older sister.

The school day had not yet begun when a 17-year-old student, Dylan Butler, opened fire in the Perry High School cafeteria, an area where s ...Read More
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  • The Des Moines Register: Iowa schools show solidarity with Perry High after school shooting leaves 11-year-old dead
  • KCCI: 17-year-old killed a sixth grader and wounded seven in Iowa school shooting, police say
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    Victim Details

    Ahmir Jolliff

    Male

    Perry

    IA

    2024-01-04

    11

    Ahmir

    Jolliff

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/05/2025

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