Principal Who Put Himself In ‘Harm’s Way’ To Protect Students In Iowa School Shooting Dies

The highschool principal who put himself “in harm’s way” to guard college students throughout final week’s faculty capturing in Perry, Iowa, has died.

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a assertion on Dan Marburger’s demise Sunday morning.

“Our entire state is devastated by the news of Dan Marburger’s death. Kevin and I offer our deepest condolences to his wife and family as we pray for their comfort during this very difficult time. 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,” the assertion learn.

Marburger’s daughter, Claire Marburger, shared a publish on Facebook on Jan. 4, the day of the capturing, calling her dad a “gentle giant,” and stated she wasn’t stunned her dad was a sufferer of the capturing as a result of “he would put himself in harms way for the benefit of the kids and his staff.”

“It is absolutely zero surprise to hear he tried to approach and talk [the shooter] down and distract him long enough for some students to get out of the cafeteria,” Claire Marburger wrote on Facebook. “That’s just Dad.”

Mitch Mortvedt, a spokesperson for the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, didn’t present any specifics however informed The Associated Press final week that Marburger did some “pretty significant things” to guard others throughout the capturing.

Clark Wicks, the superintendent for the college district, additionally informed AP that Marburger was a “hero,” who let college students escape whereas he intervened with the shooter.

The capturing left a sixth grader useless and 5 others wounded.