Iowa School Shooting Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

    A shooting occurred at Perry High School in Iowa on the first day back from holiday break, leaving one student dead and five others injured.
    Five people were injured including four students and one school administrator. One victim was in critical condition while the others were stable.
    The suspect was identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler who acted alone and made social media posts around the time of the shooting.
    Iowa School Shooting Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

    A tragic shooting occurred at Perry High School in Iowa on the first day back from holiday break, leaving one student dead and five others injured. The suspect, identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities believe that Butler acted alone and had made social media posts around the time of the shooting.

    The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning, before classes began. Students were forced to take shelter as reports of an active shooter came in at 07:37 local time (13:37 GMT). The first officer arrived on scene within minutes and found Butler with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

    Five people, including four students and one school administrator, were injured in the shooting. One of the victims was in critical condition while the others were stable. The severity of their injuries is not immediately clear.

    An improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered at Perry High School by investigators and rendered safe. Butler was armed with a pump-action shotgun and a small caliber handgun, according to police.

    The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting. Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) responded to the scene.

    Perry High School shares a campus with Perry Middle School, where students in sixth grade attend classes. The middle school was cleared at about 08:25 local time and the high school was cleared at 08:27 local time.

    The shooting comes just days before the Iowa caucuses begin on January 15th, kicking off the Republican primary process.


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    100%

    No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

    Sources

    70%

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    Perry, Iowa, school shooting: Suspect dead, multiple people shot

    The Associated Press News NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Thursday, 04 January 2024 14:49
    • Unique Points
      • Multiple people were injured in a shooting inside Perry, Iowa high school early Thursday.
      • The suspect died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
      • At least one of the victims is a school administrator.
    • Accuracy
      • The shooter identified as student Dylan Butler was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that 'multiple people were injured' but does not provide any specific number of injuries or deaths. This statement is misleading as the reader cannot determine the severity of the incident without knowing how many people were affected. Secondly, when reporting on a shooting incident such as this one, it is important to disclose sources and their credibility. The article mentions that authorities in Perry did not say how many people were shot but does not provide any information about these authorities or their qualifications. Thirdly, the article quotes several individuals who witnessed the event but does not verify their identities or affiliations with any organizations which could lend credence to their statements.
      • Authorities in Perry did not say how many people were shot but this information should be disclosed along with their qualifications and credibility.
      • The statement 'multiple people were injured' is misleading as it does not provide a specific number of injuries or deaths. This information is crucial for readers to understand the severity of the incident.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the official statement from a law enforcement officer without providing any context or evidence for their claim. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing the shooting as 'a sign of a psychological sickness' and 'more of a local and state issue'. Additionally, they make assumptions about gun laws in Iowa based on general information rather than specific details.
      • The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes the shooter by referring to him as a 'suspect' and saying he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This implies that there is something inherently wrong with someone who would take their own life in such a way, which could be seen as stigmatizing or judgmental. Secondly, the article mentions Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign event scheduled for Perry at 9 am about 1 mile and half from the high school but cancels it to have a prayer and intimate discussion with area residents. This implies that there is something inherently wrong with having a political rally near a site of violence, which could be seen as insensitive or exploitative. Finally, the article mentions GOP rival Ron DeSantis's statement that gun violence is more of a local and state issue in an interview with the Des Moines Register and NBC News. This implies that there is something inherently wrong with having a national conversation about gun control after such a tragic event, which could be seen as dismissive or callous.
      • The author uses language that dehumanizes the shooter by referring to him as a 'suspect' and saying he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The article reports on a school shooting in Perry, Iowa. The author is Nicholaus Riccardi and Hannah Fingerhut. There are several potential conflicts of interest to consider.
        • Hannah Fingerhut has also previously reported on gun violence issues. She may have personal biases or affiliations that could affect her reporting on this topic.
          • Nicholas Riccardi has previously reported on gun violence issues for the Associated Press (AP). This could potentially create a conflict of interest if he were to report on stricter gun laws in Iowa, which is known as a rural and GOP-leaning state.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of gun safety advocates calling for stricter gun laws from rural, GOP-leaning states like Iowa. The article mentions that Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign event is scheduled in Perry at 9 a.m., which could be seen as an attempt to capitalize on the shooting and further politicize the issue.
            • gun safety advocates calling for stricter gun laws from rural, GOP-leaning states like Iowa
              • Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign event scheduled in Perry at 9 a.m.

              67%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Iowa school shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 others injured: Full coverage

              Yahoo News US Dylan Stableford Friday, 05 January 2024 01:02
              • Unique Points
                • A student shot six people, one of them fatally, at a high school in the US state of Iowa before taking his own life on the first day back from holiday break
                • An improvised explosive device was found by investigators at Perry High School and rendered safe
                • The shooting comes days before the Iowa caucuses begin on January 15th, kicking off the Republican primary process.
                • Four other students and an administrator were injured in the shooting; the severity of their injuries was not immediately clear. The administrator identified as Perry High School principal Dan Marburger.
              • Accuracy
                • Multiple people were injured in a shooting inside Perry High School early Thursday.
                • The suspect died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
                • At least one of the victims is a school administrator.
              • Deception (30%)
                The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that a shooting has left one dead and five others injured. This is not accurate as only one person was killed in the shooting and four people were injured. Secondly, the author quotes an improvised explosive device being discovered at Perry High School without providing any evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article contains selective reporting by focusing on a statement made by Miguel Cardona about his visit to Perry High School last month but does not provide any context or information about what he said during that visit.
                • The author uses sensationalism by stating that a shooting has left one dead and five others injured. This is not accurate as only one person was killed in the shooting and four people were injured.
              • Fallacies (75%)
                The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by citing statements from Miguel Cardona and Kim Reynolds without providing any context or evidence for their claims. Secondly, the author presents a dichotomous depiction of Perry High School as a community that is both amazing and mourning at the same time. This creates a false sense of duality that oversimplifies complex emotions. Thirdly, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric by describing the shooting as
                • senseless tragedy
                • devastated over Perry High School today.
              • Bias (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                Dylan Stableford has a conflict of interest on the topics of Perry High School and Miguel Cardona as he is an employee at The Hill. He also has a personal relationship with Gov Kim Reynolds.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  Dylan Stableford has a conflict of interest on the topics of Perry High School and Miguel Cardona as he is an author for The Hill. He also has a personal relationship with Gov Kim Reynolds as they are both from Iowa.

                  77%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                  Iowa school attack: Six people shot, one fatally, on first day back

                  BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ By Chloe Friday, 05 January 2024 01:03
                  • Unique Points
                    • A student shot six people, one of them fatally, at a high school in the US state of Iowa before taking his own life on the first day back from holiday break
                    • An improvised explosive device was found by investigators at Perry High School and rendered safe
                    • Five of those shot were students and one is a school administrator. The student that died was in sixth-grade, which is for 11 or 12-year-olds.
                    • Reports of an active shooter came in at 07:37 local time (13:37 GMT) and the first officer reached the scene within minutes
                    • The suspect had made social media posts around the time of the shooting
                    • One person was in a critical condition and four were stable after being shot.
                    • Lori Meinecke, a Perry High School teacher, heard about six to seven gunshots around that time.
                    • Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) responded
                    • The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation was leading the investigation
                    • Linda Andorf, board president for the Perry Community School District said it is horrendously awful.
                    • Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said every Iowan stands with the victims and their families.
                    • US President Joe Biden was briefed on the shooting and in touch with Governor Reynold's office
                    • The town of Perry has less than 10,000 residents and is about 40 miles (64km) north-west of Iowa's capital Des Moines
                    • The shooting comes days before the Iowa caucuses begin on January 15th, kicking off the Republican primary process.
                    • Republican Vivek Ramaswamy was scheduled to campaign in Perry but event was cancelled and replaced by a prayer and discussion between Mr. Ramaswamy and local residents.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a student shot six people and one fatally at Perry High School before taking his own life on the first day back from holiday break. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it implies that all of those who were injured or killed were students when in fact one was a school administrator. Secondly, the author states that an improvised explosive device (IED) was found by investigators at Perry High School but does not provide any details about what the IED looked like or how it functioned. This lack of specificity makes it difficult to determine if this claim is accurate or not. Thirdly, the article mentions that Dylan Butler, a 17-year-old student who died in the shooting was armed with a pump-action shotgun and small calibre handgun but does not provide any information about where he obtained these weapons from. This raises questions about whether there were any background checks conducted on him before he acquired them. Lastly, the article mentions that Dylan Butler made social media posts around the time of the shooting but it is unclear what those posts said or if they provided any context to his actions.
                    • The statement 'a student shot six people and one fatally' is deceptive as it implies all victims were students when in fact one was a school administrator.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when reporting that the suspect had made social media posts around the time of the shooting. This is a form of informal fallacy as there is no evidence provided to support this claim. Additionally, the use of inflammatory rhetoric can be seen in phrases such as 'horrendously awful' and 'impossible to understand why anything like this happens'. These statements are not based on facts or evidence and therefore cannot be considered objective reporting. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction when stating that the shooting came days before the Iowa caucuses begin, implying that there is a direct connection between these two events which may not necessarily be true.
                    • The suspect had made social media posts around the time of the shooting.
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article contains a statement from the author that implies bias towards gun control. The author states that
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      The author of the article has multiple conflicts of interest on several topics related to the Iowa school attack. The author mentions Lori Meinecke, a Perry High School teacher who was injured in the shooting and Kevin Shelley, a parent of a 15-year-old student at Perry High School. Additionally, the article references various law enforcement agencies such as FBI, ATF and Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation which could potentially have an interest in investigating or reporting on this incident.
                      • Lori Meinecke is a teacher at Perry High School where the shooting took place.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication

                      70%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                      Sixth-Grade Student Killed, Five Others Injured in Iowa School Shooting

                      National Review Brittany Bernstein Friday, 05 January 2024 00:03
                      • Unique Points
                        • A sixth-grade student was killed and five others injured in a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa on Thursday morning.
                        • The shooter arrived on campus before the start of the school day with a pump-action shotgun and a small-calibar handgun.
                        • An improvised explosive device was discovered at the scene as well.
                      • Accuracy
                        • A sixth-grade student was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa on Thursday morning.
                        • The shooter identified as Dylan Butler arrived on campus before the start of the school day with a pump-action shotgun and a small-calibar handgun.
                      • Deception (50%)
                        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author states that a sixth-grade student was killed and five others injured in the shooting at Perry High School. However, it later becomes clear that the victim of the shooting was actually a middle school student who attended Perry Middle School which shares a campus with high school.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Iowa governor and law enforcement officials without providing any evidence or context for their statements. Additionally, the author quotes a Republican presidential candidate who is not directly related to the shooting but rather used it as an opportunity to campaign on mental health issues.
                          • Bias (85%)
                            The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the shooter and implies that his actions were motivated by a sickness in society. This is an example of religious bias as it suggests that the shooter's actions are morally wrong and not justified by any religion or belief system.
                            • “God please help our country,” Ramaswamy said during the event.
                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                              There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a personal relationship with Dylan Butler and Vivek Ramaswamy as they both held prayer circles around the scene after the shooting. Additionally, there is financial ties between Mitch Mortvedt and Easton Valley Community School District as he works for them.
                              • The article mentions that Brittany Bernstein interviewed Dylan Butler's mother, which could be seen as a personal relationship with him.
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of school shootings as they are reporting on an incident that occurred in Iowa. The article mentions several topics related to the shooting including Dylan Butler and Vivek Ramaswamy who held a prayer circle in the area hours after the attack. Additionally, Florida governor Ron DeSantis expressed support for the victims of the shooting and suggested that lawmakers should focus on addressing mental-health issues to prevent school shootings.
                                • The article mentions Dylan Butler as being involved in social media posts around the time of the shooting.