The Perry High School Principal shot on Jan. 4th has died
January 14th, 2024 by Ric Hanson
(Des Moines, Iowa) – An Iowa high school principal who was shot and wounded while trying to protect his students during a school shooting earlier this month has died from his injuries. Officials with the Perry School District confirmed on Sunday, the death of Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger. He was among seven people injured in the Jan. 4 shooting. One student, 11-year-old sixth grader Ahmir Jolliff, was killed.
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory also confirmed the death of Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger after the family announced it on a GoFundMe page. “At approximately 8:00 am, January 14, Dan lost his battle,” the post said. “He fought hard and gave us 10 days that we will treasure forever.”
Marburger was called a hero by many in the days after the shooting. He put himself in harm’s way so students could try to escape from the teenage shooter who opened fire in the cafeteria as students were gathering for breakfast before class, the AP reported. The state Department of Public Safety said Marburger “acted selflessly and placed himself in harm’s way in an apparent effort to protect his students.”
“Our entire state is devastated by the news of Dan Marburger’s death,” Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a statement Sunday. “Dan courageously put himself in harm’s way to protect his students, and ultimately gave his own life to save them. He will forever be remembered for his selfless and heroic actions. May he rest in peace.” Reynolds ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Sunday and remain that way until sunset on the day of his funeral.
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