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.
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., 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.
