Iris Perez
Iris Perez serves as a multifaceted reporter/fill-in anchor at FOX 9 in the Twin Cities. Her live reports often lead the station’s primetime 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts.
Iris has extensively covered the officer-involved shooting death of Philando Castile, Justine Damond, the decades-old Amy Sue Pagnac case, and was the first reporter on the scene when the body of missing fourth grader Barway Collins was discovered. Tips regularly make their way to Iris’ phone and inboxes, as she’s known for her keen, compassionate, yet no-nonsense ability to tug at the heart of any story, from crime to community interest.
Outside of the newsroom, Iris enjoys a healthy podcast regimen, reading, yoga, biking with friends, and discovering new R&B/Soul music.
A southwest Detroit native, Iris is also a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she earned her Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies & Spanish. Go Blue!
The latest from Iris Perez
University of Minnesota professor developing potential HIV vaccine
A potential vaccine for HIV could be in development right now at the University of Minnesota. Researchers are in the middle of an experiment, which shows promise.
Concerns over deadly officer-involved shooting brought to Richfield City Council
The first order of business Tuesday at the Richfield City Council meeting was a moment of silence.
FDA warns JUUL about unauthorized marketing to students in letter
Monday, the FDA warned the e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs for unauthorized marketing practices, including presenting to youth.
'I can't believe it': Man shot by police in Richfield leaves family, friends stunned
After a man was shot and killed by police in Richfield Saturday night, those close to the deceased reflected on the loss of a father, a friend and a rap artist Sunday.
Multiple police calls to St. Paul firefighter’s home in weeks before deadly shooting
In the weeks leading up to an off-duty St. Paul firefighter’s death, police had responded multiple times to his home, according to St. Paul police records.