Report Reveals Iowa School Shooter Likely Showed ‘Warning Signs’ Before Attack

The teenage shooter who opened fire at Perry High School in Iowa on Jan. 4 had likely shown “warning signs” prior to the attack and had a fascination with school shootings, according to state officials.
The Dallas County Attorney’s office released its investigation report on Oct. 17 detailing the timeline of the shooting that killed 11-year-old sixth grader Ahmir Jolliff and school principal Dan Marburger.
Six people, including four students, were injured in the shooting, according to the report. The 17-year-old shooter, Dylan Butler, took his own life shortly after carrying the attack.
The report stated that Butler acted alone and did not specifically target his victims but rather chose them “based on immediate availability” during the attack….