Iowa high school principal dies after protecting students in school shooting

Published: 14 January 2024 at 20:16

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who put himself in harm\'s way to protect students during a school shooting on January 4th, has died from his injuries. An 11-year-old student was killed in the shooting, and six others were injured. The 17-year-old shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot. Marburger was praised by the state Department of Public Safety for his selfless actions. The news of his death has received an outpouring of support from the community.

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