The Perry Police Department is expected to hold a press conference regarding a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa at 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET).
Perry is located outside Des Moines, about 40 miles northwest, and has a population of about 8,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Perry Community School District, made up of a high school, a middle school and an elementary school, serves about 1,800 students, according to its website.
Thursday was scheduled to be the first day of classes of the new semester, according to the district 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.
