The Perry Police Department is expected to hold a news conference on a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa at 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET).
Perry is located just outside Des Moines, about 40 miles to the northwest, with a population of about 8,000, according to the US Census Bureau. The Perry Community School District — comprised of the high school, a middle school and an elementary school — serves about 1,800 students, its website says.
Thursday was scheduled to be the first day of classes for the new semester, according to the district’s calendar. CNN affiliate KCCI reported that classes at Perry High School have been canceled for the day.
This post has been updated with additional details.
