The police in Perry, Iowa, are investigating a shooting at a high school, according to the Dallas County Sheriff.
Emergency responders arrived at Perry High School, about 40 miles northwest of Des Moines, as students were beginning to arrive for their first day back after winter break.
Local news said reports of a shooting first came in around 7:40 a.m. Emergency vehicles could be seen from multiple agencies.
The Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy kicked off his first campaign event of the day in Perry amid reports of the shooting. The candidate led a prayer circle as attendees expressed fear, but little surprise.
“God please help our country,” said Mr. Ramaswamy as he addressed the prayer event and shook hands with everyone, calling it a “somber day.”
The Iowa Republican caucuses are scheduled for Jan. 15.
This is a developing story.
Molly Longman contributed reporting.
