An American nightmare unfolded earlier today at a high school in Broward County in Florida after a former student came onto campus and opened fire, killing 17 and injuring many others.
Just spoke to Governor Rick Scott. We are working closely with law enforcement on the terrible Florida school shooting.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 14, 2018
Details are beginning to emerge amid a flurry of police activity at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, where students puzzled at the sound of a fire alarm going off just before dismissal were launched into a panic when gunfire punctuated the din.
A shooting was reported at a High school in Parkland, Florida. 20 people have been shot and the shooter is still at large. pic.twitter.com/X9kLUIlMlv
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) February 14, 2018
As teachers and students fled hallways and hid under desks, a former student who teachers and parents say was known to be dangerous came onto campus and unloaded, leaving a trail of bodies and stunned confusion in his wake.
The 19-year-old shooter, Nicolas de Jesus Cruz, has been taken into police custody.
[Source: www.cnn.com & stuff.co.nz]
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