Police investigating active shooter scene at Perry, Iowa, high school
Share and Follow

The Perry Police Department is responding to an active shooter scene at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, on Thursday morning, Fox News Digital has learned. 

Multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to reports of an active shooter situation at the school, according to local reports.

Police officers were dispatched to the scene on Thursday morning after receiving a report of an active shooter, the Perry Police Department confirmed. Multiple EMS vehicles were sent to the scene at 1200 18th Street, according to public safety radio traffic. 

Police vehicle in front of Perry High School

Multiple police agencies responded to reports of an active shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.  (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Officials have not released further details at this time. 

Dallas County’s Emergency Management Agency said a new conference would be held later in the morning.

Perry High School belongs to the Perry Community School District, about 25 miles northwest of Des Moines. About 1,785 students are enrolled at the school, according to its website. 

Police respond to Perry High School in Perry, Iowa

Police respond to Perry High School in Perry, Iowa., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. Police say there has been a shooting at the city’s high school.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Thursday was the first day of school after winter break, according to the school’s calendar. 

This is a developing story and will be updated. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
How Senate Republicans want to change tax breaks in Trump's bill

Proposed changes to tax breaks by Senate Republicans in Trump’s bill

WASHINGTON (AP) House and Senate Republicans are taking slightly different approaches when…
Gabrielle Union reveals the 'stupid' purchase she made with her first big paycheck

Gabrielle Union shares the ‘regrettable’ purchase she made with her first major earnings

Gabrielle Union candidly revealed she spent her first big paycheck on a…
Israel and Iran launch new strikes even as diplomatic effort gets underway

Israeli attacks target Iranian nuclear research site, amid preparation for extended conflict

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s military said Saturday it struck an Iranian…
Trump warns of more attacks; lauds 'spectacular military success' on Iran nuclear sites

Trump cautions of future attacks and praises ‘impressive military achievements’ on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

President Trump on Saturday declared U.S. strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities…
Chicago weather LIVE: Heat Advisory for area, Extreme Heat Warning for all of Cook County Saturday, heat index in 100s in forecast

Heat Advisory in Effect for Chicago Area with Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County on Saturday, Heat Index Expected in 100s

CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago area is bracing for several days of…
Virginia woman arrested in connection with Netflix star's fatal hit and run

Woman from Virginia arrested for involvement in fatal hit and run of Netflix star

A Virginia woman was arraigned in court Saturday in connection with a…
Eight die as hot-air balloon bursts into flames in Brazil

Tragic accident: Hot-air balloon explosion claims eight lives in Brazil

At least eight people have died after a hot-air balloon burst into…
King Charles beams as he attends Ascot for fifth consecutive day

King Charles looks happy as he goes to Ascot for the fifth day in a row

King Charles was pictured beaming and waving at crowds as he arrived…