Iowa High School Shooting: At least one person killed and others injured
On January 4, 2024, a shooting occurred at Perry High School in Iowa.
The suspect died from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Two gunshot victims were taken to the hospital and one of them was reportedly an administrator.
On January 4, 2024, a shooting occurred at Perry High School in Iowa. Two gunshot victims were taken to the hospital and one of them was reportedly an administrator. The suspect died from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting took place before school started and there were very few students and faculty present on campus, which may have contributed to a good outcome in this situation.
The FBI's resident agent at its Des Moines office has responded to the scene along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives. The U.S attorney general has also been briefed on the incident.
Perry is located about 40 miles northwest of Des Moines in Iowa.
At least one person was killed and others injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa.
The shooter had been identified and there was no additional threat to students, staff or the public.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that at least one person was killed and others injured in the shooting. However, later on in the article it becomes clear that only one person has been confirmed dead and there are no details about their condition or identity. This contradicts the initial statement made by law enforcement officials which is misleading to readers who may not have read further into the article.
At least one person was killed and others injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa, according to law enforcement officials briefed on the situation.
Infante said an officer responded to the school seven minutes later and located multiple gunshot victims, though it is unclear at this time how many or the extent of their injuries. The sheriff did not say who was among the victims.
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The article reports on a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa. The author is ABC News and the site has multiple conflicts of interest related to the topics provided.
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Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante
FBI's resident agent at its Des Moines office
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article mentions Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante and Jody Kurth as being involved in the shooting at Perry High School. Additionally, it reports that FBI's resident agent at its Des Moines office is investigating the incident along with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The article also mentions U.S attorney general which could be a potential conflict of interest if they have any ties to gun control or other issues related to this shooting.
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Multiple people were injured in a high school shooting in Perry, Iowa on the first day back for classes after the winter holiday break.
The shooter may have been a student at the school and had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Official confirmation was awaited.
Two gunshot victims were taken by ambulance to Iowa Methodist medical center in Des Moines about 40 miles south-east of Perry.
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At least one person was killed and others injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa.
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when Sheriff Adam Infante states that there is no further danger to the public and that the community is safe. This statement should not be taken as fact without any evidence or confirmation from authorities. Additionally, there are multiple instances of inflammatory rhetoric used in quotes such as
We all just jumped
My band teacher looked at us and yelled, ‘Run!’ So we ran.
“Get out! Get out!”
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Richard Luscombe has a conflict of interest on the topic of high school shooting in Perry, Iowa as he is reporting on an active shooter call at Perry High School. He also reports on Erica Jolliff and Amir Jolliff who were injured in the shooting.
Richard Luscombe reports on an active shooter call at Perry High School.
Richard Luscombe writes: 'Erica Jolliff was shot multiple times, including once in the head, while her husband Amir was hit by a bullet to his leg. Rachael Kares, 17, also suffered injuries.'
The article mentions that Richard Luscombe is reporting on the shooting in Perry.
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Richard Luscombe has a conflict of interest on the topic of high school shooting in Perry, Iowa as he is reporting for The Guardian which is owned by News Corporation. He also has a personal relationship with Erica Jolliff who was injured in the shooting and her husband Amir Jolliff who was killed.
Richard Luscombe reports on the death of Amir Jolliff in the high school shooting in Perry, Iowa for The Guardian which is owned by News Corporation. (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/04/iowa-high-school-shooting-perry)
Richard Luscombe reports on the high school shooting in Perry, Iowa for The Guardian which is owned by News Corporation. (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/04/iowa-high-school-shooting-perry)
Richard Luscombe reports on the injuries sustained by Erica Jolliff in the high school shooting in Perry, Iowa for The Guardian which is owned by News Corporation. (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/04/iowa-high-school-shooting-perry)
Multiple people were shot at Perry High School in Iowa on the first day of classes after winter break
Two gunshot victims were taken to a hospital in Des Moines, one of whom is a school administrator
The suspect in the shooting has died from what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound
An active shooter was reported at 7:37 am and officers arrived seven minutes later
At least one victim was grazed twice by bullets while waiting for school to start
Video shows a large police and medical presence at the school building, with medical helicopters also called to the area
Family members of victims shared their emotions during interviews with media outlets
The shooting occurred in the backdrop of the Iowa caucuses and not far from where Republican candidates were campaigning.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that two gunshot victims were taken by ambulance to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines but does not provide any information on the number of people injured or their conditions. This statement implies that there are only two victims when there could be more. Secondly, the article reports that at least one of the victims is a school administrator without providing any further details about who else was involved in the shooting. Thirdly, it states that video from Perry High School shows a large police and medical presence at the school building but does not provide any footage or images to support this claim. Lastly, there are several instances where quotes from sources are used to make statements without providing context or clarification on who these sources are.
The article states that two gunshot victims were taken by ambulance to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines but does not provide any information on the number of people injured or their conditions. This statement implies that there are only two victims when there could be more.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the suspect in the shooting has died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Additionally, there are multiple instances where the author quotes people who were not directly involved in the incident and presents their opinions as fact, which can be considered an example of inflammatory rhetoric. The article also contains several examples of dichotomous depictions by presenting a stark contrast between
It is absolutely a nightmare
We all just jumped
My band teacher looked at us and yelled, Run! So we ran.
“It was the most scared I’ve been in my entire life,” he said.
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The article reports on a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa where multiple people were shot. The author does not provide any personal opinions or biases and only presents the facts of the situation. However, there are some examples that suggest bias: 1) The use of phrases like 'multiple victims' and 'active shooter' may be used to sensationalize the event and make it seem more extreme than it actually is. 2) The article mentions that at least one victim was a school administrator which could potentially be seen as an attempt to draw attention to the tragedy by highlighting its impact on those in positions of authority.
