Active shooter reported at Perry High School

‘This is just disgusting,’ school board president says of shooting

Linda Andorf, board president for the Perry Community School District, said news of today’s shooting is “terrible.”

“It is horrendously awful,” she said. “People need to figure out their life. This is just disgusting. It’s terrible.”

Multiple law enforcement vehicles seen outside school

Multiple law enforcement vehicles, including what appeared to be police and state troopers with flashing lights, were lined up outside Perry High School in Iowa.

Additional vehicles, including an ambulance, could be seen coming and going this morning.

Today begins first day of second semester

Today is the beginning of the second semester for the Perry Community School District following the winter break.

Perry High School is about 25 miles from Des Moines

Perry High School is part of the Perry Community School District, which is about 25 miles northwest of Des Moines. It serves around 1,785 students, according to its website.

Limited information available

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the shooting investigation but said no other information is available at this time.

Active shooting investigation at Perry High School

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that there is an active shooter investigation at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa.