Ahmir Jolliff dashed out of his home in Perry Thursday morning, eager to see his friends on the first day back to school after winter break. It was vintage Ahmir - known as "Smiley" around his house - an 11-year-old whirlwind of cheerful activity. Ahmir was killed Thursday before class even started, when a 17-year-old student at Perry High School opened fire in the cafeteria. The sixth-grader, who attended the middle school that's connected to the high school, was shot three times, authorities said. Tap the link in our bio to read more about Ahmir from his mother. #iowanews #perryiowa #iowa #iowacheck #fyp #desmoines #fromperryiowa